[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":4},["ShallowReactive",2],{"event-plain-fai-gains-fifa-recognition-1923":3},"In 1923, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) was officially recognized by FIFA as the governing body of football in the Irish Free State. This recognition legitimized the FAI on the international stage and allowed for the creation of a national team to compete in official international competitions.",1789333840008]