Year | Events |
1876 | The 1st ever international game of the Wales national team was held in Partick vs Scotland. |
1886 | Former Belgium footballer Robert De Veen was born today. He made his debut for national team in 1906 and earned 23 caps, scoring 26 goals. Date of his death: December 8, 1939. |
1914 | 109 years ago today, AA Aris Thessaloniki were formed. The club from Greece have won 3 domestic championship titles. |
1930 | Birthday of the international referee Paul Bonett from Malta, who refereed 6 football games of European national teams The referee died on January 16, 2019. |
1946 | Foundation day of ÍF Fuglafjørður. They were winner of Faroe Islands football championship 1 time. |
1987 | Cyprus national team played their 100th international match in Amman against Jordan. |
1998 | GelreDome was opened in Arnhem. The venue hosted 8 football matches of European national teams. |
2006 | Ole Madsen passed away at the age of 71. He played for Denmark national team in period from 1958 to 1969 (50 caps and 42 goals). Born on December 21, 1934. |
2013 | Former West Germany football referee Gerhard Schulenburg died this day at the age of 86. He officiated in matches of national football teams. Born on October 11, 1926. |
2016 | The 800th ever game of the France national football team was held in Amsterdam vs Netherlands. |
2017 | Former Norway national team player Asbjørn Hansen died on this day aged 86. He earned 52 caps in total. Date of his birth: May 29, 1930. |
2021 | The match Iceland vs Germany in Duisburg was the 500th ever international match of Iceland. Liechtenstein national team played their 200th international match in Vaduz against Armenia. |