Association Football
- Egypt win the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations 1–0 over Cameroon. It is the sixth title in the competition for the Pharaohs.
- Manchester United wins the UEFA Champions League, defeating another English side Chelsea by penalty shootout 6–5, after a draw of 1–1 at the final.
- Spain defeated Germany 1–0 in the final of the 2008 UEFA European Football Championships
- LDU Quito wins the 2008 Copa Libertadores, defeating Fluminense in the final.
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