This day in European football history - March 26

International football referee Gyula Gere from Hungary was born on this day. He refereed matches of European national football teams (9 games in total). Passed away on October 25, 1993.

Birthday of the Soviet Union football referee Anatoliy Milchenko, who was an official at 7 international games of European association football teams.

International footballer Costică Ştefănescu was born 71 years ago. He played 64 matches for Romania national team. Died on August 20, 2013, aged 62 years.

Sweden national team played their 300th international match in Paris against France.

Sándor Sallai, former Hungary national football team player (55 caps and 1 goal), born this day.

55 years ago, the Austria football player Peter Schöttel is born. He appeared for 63 matches in total for Austria.

Birthday of Óscar Sonejee, who played for Andorra national team in period 1997-2015 (106 caps and 4 goals).

International football venue Estadio Príncipe Felipe was inaugurated in Cáceres. Since opening, 1 game of European national football teams was played on the stadium.

Denmark footballer Simon Kjær is born today. He made his debut for national team in 2009 and earned 119 caps, scoring 5 goals.

Kenneth Dagnall passed away aged 74. He was a well-known international football referee from England. Date of his birth: January 30, 1921.

Former Scotland football referee John Gordon died this day at the age of 70. He officiated in matches of national football teams. Born on February 10, 1930.

The 100th ever game of the Georgia national football team was held in Tbilisi vs Greece.

The match Germany vs Switzerland in Basel was the 800th ever international match of Germany.

Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica was opened in San José. The venue hosted 1 football match of European national teams.

Albania national team played their 300th international match in Vienna against Austria.