Events
- 1981 Copa Libertadores: Won by Flamengo after defeating Cobreloa on the playoff match 2–0.
- 1980–81 European Cup: Won by Liverpool FC after defeating Real Madrid in final match 1–0.
- World Club Championship: Won by Flamengo after defeating Liverpool FC on a single match 3–0.
- March 25 – Kees Rijvers makes his debut as the manager of Dutch national team with a 1–0 win in the World Cup Qualifier against France. One player makes his debut for the Dutch: defender Edo Ophof from Ajax Amsterdam.
- September 1 – Dutch striker Wim Kieft makes his debut for the Netherlands national football team in the friendly against Switzerland. It's the 400th game in the history of the Dutch national team.
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