Year | Events |
1932 | Former Hungary footballer Sándor Mátrai was born today. He made his debut for national team in 1956 and earned 81 caps. Died on May 29, 2002, aged 69 years. |
1945 | Germany referee Manfred Neuner was born 78 years ago. He is known to have officiated 7 international matches of European teams during the period from 1987 to 1991. Passed away on December 23, 2001. |
1949 | International footballer Nené is born 74 years ago. He played 66 matches for Portugal national team and scored 22 goals. |
1952 | International football venue Estadio Olímpico de la Ciudad Universitaria was inaugurated in Mexico City. Since opening, 6 games of European national football teams were played on the stadium. |
1960 | Austria national team played their 300th international match in Budapest against Hungary. |
1969 | Birthday of the international referee Wolfgang Stark from Germany, who refereed 40 football games of European national teams |
1988 | Dušan Tadić, Serbia national football team player (96 caps and 21 goals), born this day. |
1991 | The 300th ever game of the Portugal national football team was held in Lisbon vs Greece. |
2016 | Yeni Eskişehir Atatürk Stadyumu was opened in Eskişehir. The venue hosted 4 football matches of European national teams. |