1980 in football (soccer)
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The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1980 throughout the world.
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[edit] Events
- Copa Libertadores 1980: Won by Nacional after defeating Sport Club Internacional on an aggregate score of 2-0.
- England: 1980 FA Cup Final: West Ham United 1, Arsenal 0, the winning goal scored by Trevor Brooking
- European Cup 1980: Won by Nottingham Forest after defeating Hamburger SV 1-0 in the Final.
- Scottish FA Cup final: Celtic beat Rangers 1-0 after extra time at Hampden Park. After the match there is a pitch invasion, leading to rioting and 210 arrests. Following the match the sale of alcohol at Scottish football grounds is banned.
[edit] Winners club national championship
- Brazil: Flamengo
- Italy: Internazionale Milano F.C.
- Netherlands: Ajax Amsterdam
- Paraguay: Olimpia Asunción
- Portugal: Sporting CP
- Spain: Real Madrid
[edit] International tournaments
[edit] Births
- March 4: Omar Bravo (Mexican footballer)
- March 21: Ronaldinho (Brazilian footballer)
- May 14: Zdeněk Grygera (Czech footballer)
- October 23: Scott Parker (English footballer)