1979 in Association Football - Events

Events

  • Copa Libertadores 1979: Won by Olimpia Asunción after defeating Boca Juniors on an aggregate score of 2-0.
  • European Cup 1979: Won by Nottingham Forest after defeating Malmö FF 1-0 in the Final.
  • Intercontinental Cup 1979: Won by Olimpia Asunción after defeating Malmö FF by an aggregate score of 3-1. This was the last time the Intercontinental Cup was played in two legs (South America and Europe).
  • May 22 – Ruud Krol becomes Holland's most capped player in history when he plays his 65th match for the Netherlands national football team against Argentina.

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