1968 in association football 's name resonates in the minds of many, whether because of its impact on society, its relevance in today's world or simply because of its historical legacy. 1968 in association football has been the subject of debate, study and admiration over the years, and its influence has transcended borders and generations. In this article we will explore different aspects of 1968 in association football , from its origin to its impact today, including its achievements, controversies and the legacy it has left in society. Through a detailed analysis, we will discover the importance of 1968 in association football and its role in the field in which it operates, offering a comprehensive perspective that allows us to better understand its relevance in today's world.
Overview of the events of 1968 in association football
The following are the association football (soccer) events of the year 1968 throughout the world.
Events
Winners club national championship
Asia
Europe
North America
South America
International tournaments
England
Births
1 January – Davor Šuker , Croatian international footballer
5 January – Gennaro Monaco , Italian former player, former manager
27 January – Gidix Nasa , Papua New Guinean former footballer
31 March – Francesco Moriero , Italian international footballer and manager
1 April – Bulat Esmagambetov , Kazakhstani footballer
16 April – Martin Dahlin , Swedish international footballer
18 April – Adelio Salinas , former Paraguayan footballer
1 May – Oliver Bierhoff , German international footballer
2 May – Pedro Ramos , Ecuadorian football referee
22 May – Gabriel Mendoza , Chilean international footballer
5 June – Percy Olivares , Peruvian footballer
6 June – Edwin Vurens , Dutch footballer
22 June – Fabián Guevara , Chilean footballer
25 June – Dorinel Munteanu , Romanian international footballer
16 July – Jorge Sosa (Jorge Adrián Sosa Reyna), Mexican football manager and former player
26 June – Paolo Maldini , Italian international footballer
14 August
15 August – Ulugbek Ruzimov , Uzbekistani footballer
20 August – Klas Ingesson , Swedish international footballer and manager (died 2014)
22 August – Alejandro Grandi , Uruguayan retired footballer
11 September – Slaven Bilić , Croatian international football player and manager
14 September – Jorge Gómez , Chilean footballer
15 September – Juan Carlos Garay , Ecuadorian footballer
17 September – Francesc Vilanova , Spanish footballer and manager (died 2014)
18 September – Carlos Guirland , Paraguayan footballer
23 September – Franco Massimo , English former professional footballer
25 September – Gary Blackford , English former professional footballer
8 October – Zvonimir Boban , Croatian international footballer
17 October – Héctor Ferri , Ecuadorian footballer
20 October – Jonathan Akpoborie , Nigerian international footballer
24 October – Osmar Donizete Cândido , Brazilian international footballer
30 October – Chris Grocock , English lawyer and former professional footballer
18 November – Barry Hunter , Northern Irish international and scout
13 December – Carlos Hasselbaink , Dutch footballer
26 December – Thijs Waterink , Dutch footballer
Deaths
January
June
August
30 August - Luitpold Popp , German international footballer (born 1893)
November
December
References
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