This day in European football history - May 14

Birthday of Iuliu Baratki, who played for Hungary and Romania national teams in period 1930-1940 (29 caps and 13 goals). He was also a national team manager. Died on April 14, 1962, aged 51 years.

Former Netherlands footballer Leen Vente was born today. He made his debut for national team in 1933 and earned 21 caps, scoring 19 goals. Date of his death: November 8, 1989.

John Sinclair passed away aged 66. He was a well-known international football referee from Ireland. He also played for national team. Date of his birth: August 27, 1855.

International football venue Stadio Municipale Benito Mussolini was inaugurated in Turin. Since opening, 28 games of European national football teams were played on the stadium.

International footballer Ivan Dimitrov was born 88 years ago. He played 70 matches for Bulgaria national team and scored 1 goal. Died on January 1, 2019, aged 83 years.

Wolfram Löwe, former East Germany national football team player (43 caps and 12 goals), born this day.

Foundation day of FC Dinamo Bucureşti. They were winners of Romania football championship 18 times.

69 years ago, the former Israel football player Haim Bar is born. He appeared for 51 matches in total and scored 1 international goal for Israel.

Birthday of Jukka Ikäläinen, who played for Finland national team in period 1980-1989 (59 caps and 4 goals). He was also a national team manager.

Former Poland footballer Jan Urban is born today. He made his debut for national team in 1985 and earned 57 caps, scoring 7 goals.

Yugoslavia national team played their 300th international match in Tirana against Albania.

International footballer Martin Reim is born 52 years ago. He played 157 matches for Estonia national team and scored 14 goals. He was also a national team manager.

Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza was opened in Mendoza. The venue hosted 6 football matches of European national teams.

Former Croatia and Yugoslavia national teams player Zvonko Cimermančić died on this day aged 61. He earned 26 caps and scored 11 goals in total. Date of his birth: August 26, 1917.

Zdeněk Grygera, Czech Republic national football team player (65 caps and 2 goals), born this day.

36 years ago, the Iceland football player Ari Skúlason is born. He appeared for 83 matches in total for Iceland.

Birthday of Moanes Dabour, who played for Israel national team in period 2014-2022 (40 caps and 15 goals).

International football venue Aviva Stadium was inaugurated in Dublin. Since opening, 76 games of European national football teams were played on the stadium.

NŠ Mura were established on this day. The club from Slovenia have won 1 domestic championship title.