1970 in association football
In this article we will delve into the fascinating world of 1970 in association football. We will explore their origins, their contributions to society and their impact on popular culture. We will learn in detail about his achievements and challenges, as well as the current trends that surround him. 1970 in association football has been the subject of interest and debate for a long time, and in these pages we will seek to shed light on its importance and relevance in various areas. From its emergence to its evolution, 1970 in association football has left an indelible mark on the modern world, and its influence continues to be a cause for reflection and analysis.
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The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1970 throughout the world.
Events
- Copa Libertadores 1970: Won by Estudiantes de La Plata after defeating Peñarol on an aggregate score of 1–0.
- European Cup 1970: Won by Feyenoord after defeating Celtic FC by 2–1.
- In May 1970 the England captain Bobby Moore was arrested in Colombia in the Bogotá Bracelet incident shortly before the beginning of the World Cup.
- Paris Saint Germain (Paris, France) was founded.
- World Cup 1970 Brazil wins the world cup 1970
Winners club national championship
Asia
Europe
East Germany: FC Carl Zeiss Jena
England: Everton
France: AS Saint-Étienne
Hungary: Újpest FC
Italy: Cagliari
Netherlands: Ajax Amsterdam
Portugal: Sporting CP
Scotland: Celtic
Spain: Atlético Madrid
Turkey: Fenerbahçe
West Germany: Borussia Mönchengladbach
North America
Mexico
- Guadalajara
- Cruz Azul (México 1970)
United States / 
Canada:
South America
Argentina
- Boca Juniors – Metropolitano
- Independiente – Nacional
Brazil: Fluminense
International tournaments
- African Cup of Nations in Sudan (February 6 – 16 1970)
- 1970 British Home Championship (April 18 – April 25, 1970)
- FIFA World Cup in Mexico (May 31 – June 21, 1970)
- 1970 Asian Games in Thailand (10–20 December 1970)
South Korea
Burma
India
Births
- January 1 – Sergei Kiriakov, Russian footballer and manager
- January 6 – Francisco Rotllán, Mexican footballer
- January 10 – Geovanis Cassiani, Colombian footballer
- January 12 – Jorge Castañeda Reyes, Mexican footballer
- January 13 – Frank Kooiman, Dutch footballer
- January 21 – Alen Bokšić, Croatian footballer
- February 2 – Erik ten Hag, Dutch football player and coach
- February 4 – Kevin Campbell, English footballer
- February 16 – Angelo Peruzzi, Italian footballer
- February 17 – José Antonio Castillo, Spanish retired footballer
- March 8 – Harry Decheiver, Dutch footballer
- March 12 – Clay Coleman, Caymanian footballer
- March 30
- Rodrigo Barrera, Chilean footballer
- Camilo Romero, Mexican footballer
- April 4 – Barry van Galen, Dutch footballer
- April 18 – Carlos López de Silanes, Mexican footballer
- April 28 – Diego Simeone, Argentinian footballer
- May 10 – David Weir, Scottish footballer
- May 13 – Fernando Vergara, Chilean footballer and manager
- June 1
- Daniel Delfino, Argentine footballer
- Alexi Lalas, American footballer
- June 11 – Miguel Ramírez, Chilean footballer
- June 16 – Cobi Jones, American footballer
- June 18 – Mark Chung, American footballer
- June 19 – Cafú, Brazilian footballer
- July 6 – Christer Fursth, Swedish footballer
- July 11 – Iván Castillo, Bolivian footballer
- August 13 – Alan Shearer, English footballer
- August 16 – Mauricio Pozo, Chilean footballer
- August 20 – Celso Ayala, Paraguayan footballer
- August 24 – Guido Alvarenga, Paraguayan footballer
- August 28 – Mike Lapper, American footballer
- September 3 – Gareth Southgate, English footballer
- September 26 – Marco Etcheverry, Bolivian footballer
- October 1 – Gaston Taument, Dutch footballer
- October 16 – Mehmet Scholl, German footballer
- October 17 – Radoslav Samardzic, Serbian footballer
- October 22 – Winston Bogarde, Dutch footballer
- October 29 – Juan Castillo Balcázar, Chilean footballer
- October 30 – Marios Pashialis, former international Cypriot footballer
- November 1 – Igor Cvitanović, Croatian footballer
- November 17 – Max Huiberts, Dutch footballer
- November 27 – Sebastian Synoradzki, Polish footballer and coach
- November 29
- Mario Arteaga, Mexican footballer
- Mark Pembridge, Welsh footballer
- December 5 – Francisco Veza, Spanish footballer
- December 11 – Chris Henderson, American footballer
Deaths
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August
- August 12 - Arne Nyberg Swedish international footballer (born 1913)
September
- September 18 – Pedro Cea, Uruguayan striker, winner of the 1930 FIFA World Cup. (70)
References
- ^ "Copa Libertadores 1970". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ UEFA.com. "UEFA Champions League - Matches". UEFA.com. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ Walters, Mike (2020-05-18). "How Bobby Moore was caught up in gun drama that threw World Cup plans into chaos". mirror. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "Paris Saint-Germain FC (PSG) history, facts and records". www.footballhistory.org. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico: Brazil". www.fifa.com. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "Castillo". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Franklin Coleman". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Marios Pashialis". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Sebastian Synoradzki". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
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