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Locals take part in the annual Ashbourne Shrovetide Football match on March 4, 2025 in Ashbourne, England. Played since the 17th Century, the annual Shrovetide Football Match sees teams from opposite ends of the Derbyshire town of Ashbourne aim to get a ball into one of two goals, positioned three miles apart at either end of Ashbourne. The game has 'no rules' and can end in injury and damage to property, although volunteer stewards keep a watchful eye for any foul play or damage. The match starts on Shrove Tuesday and can last until 10 PM. If a goal is scored before 6 PM, then a new ball is 'turned up' and a new game started. If the goal is after 6pm, then the game ends for that day and continues into Ash Wednesday. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)
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