This day in European football history - July 28

123 years ago, the former Poland football player Wawrzyniec Staliński was born. He appeared for 13 matches in total and scored 11 international goals for Poland. Died on June 3, 1985, aged 85 years.

Birthday of Willy Jäggi, who played for Switzerland national team in period 1927-1935 (21 caps and 13 goals). Date of his death: February 16, 1968.

114 years ago today, FC Lugano were formed. They were winners of Switzerland football championship 3 times.

International football venue Olympisch Stadion was inaugurated in Amsterdam. Since opening, 92 games of European national football teams were played on the stadium.

Former Netherlands footballer Ruud Geels is born today. He made his debut for national team in 1974 and earned 20 caps, scoring 11 goals.

Sportstadion der Stadt Linz (auf der Gugl) was opened in Linz. The venue hosted 12 football matches of European national teams.

International footballer Nadal is born 56 years ago. He played 62 matches for Spain national team and scored 3 goals.

Spain referee Fernando Teixeira Vitienes is born 51 years ago. He is known to have officiated 5 international matches of European teams during the period from 2010 to 2014.

Vladimir Stojković, Serbia national football team player (84 caps), born this day.

35 years ago, the Spain football player Pedro Rodríguez is born. He appeared for 65 matches in total and scored 17 international goals for Spain.

Birthday of Yevhen Khacheridi, who played for Ukraine national team in period 2009-2018 (51 caps and 3 goals).

Sweden footballer Albin Ekdal is born today. He made his debut for national team in 2011 and earned 66 caps.

International footballer Harry Kane is born 29 years ago. He played 75 matches for England national team and scored 51 goals.

Terry Neill passed away at the age of 80. He played for Northern Ireland national team in period from 1961 to 1973 (59 caps and 2 goals). He was also known as a national team manager. Date of his birth: May 8, 1942.