1960 in association football
In this article we are going to address the importance of 1960 in association football in everyday life, exploring its relevance in different aspects of our society. From its impact on the economy to its influence on popular culture, 1960 in association football plays a fundamental role in the way we interact with the world around us. Through detailed analysis, we will examine how 1960 in association football has evolved over time and how it continues to shape our actions and decisions in the present. Additionally, we will explore the future prospects of 1960 in association football and how its relevance might change in the future. This article aims to provide a broad and detailed overview of the importance of 1960 in association football, inviting readers to reflect on its impact on their own lives.
The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1960 throughout the world.
Clubs founded
Events
- Copa Libertadores 1960
- Won by Peñarol after defeating Olimpia Asunción on an aggregate score of 2–1.
- European Cup 1959-60
- Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt, 7–3, in the final at Hampden Park
- Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1958-60
- FC Barcelona defeated Birmingham City in the final, 4–1, on aggregate
- 1960 International Soccer League
- Bangu beat Kilmarnock F.C., 2–0, in the final at the Polo Grounds
- April 3 – Humphrey Mijnals becomes the first player from Surinamese descent who makes his debut for the Netherlands national football team when Holland defeats Bulgaria (4–2) in a friendly.
Winners club national championship
Argentina: Club Atlético Independiente
Brazil: Palmeiras
England: Burnley
France: Stade de Reims
Hungary: Újpest FC
Israel: Hapoel Petah Tikva F.C.
Italy: Juventus
Mexico: Chivas Guadalajara
Netherlands: Ajax Amsterdam
Paraguay: Olimpia Asunción
Soviet Union: Torpedo Moscow
Spain: Barcelona
Sweden: IFK Norrköping
Turkey: Beşiktaş
International tournaments
- UEFA European Football Championship in France (July 6 – 10 1960)
- Olympic Games in Rome, Italy (August 26 – September 10, 1960)
- 1960 British Home Championship (October 3, 1959 – April 15, 1960)
Shared by 
England, 
Scotland and 
Wales
Births
- January 3 – Washington César Santos, Brazilian international footballer (died 2014)
- January 27 – Ryszard Rybak, Polish footballer
- February 10 – Miguel Bossio, Uruguayan international footballer
- February 27 – Jan van Grinsven, Dutch footballer
- March 27 – Hans Pflügler, German international footballer
- April 4 – Marvin Obando, Costa Rican footballer
- April 11 – Marko Elsner, Slovenian international footballer (died 2020)
- April 14 – Gian Piero Ventrone, Italian coach and athletic trainer (died 2022)
- April 16 – Pierre Littbarski, German international footballer and manager
- April 18 – Zvjezdan Cvetković, Yugoslavian international footballer and Croatian Serb manager (died 2017)
- April 29 – Ron de Groot, Dutch footballer and manager
- June 16 – Cándido Martínez, Spanish footballer
- June 25 – Craig Johnston, Australian footballer
- July 20 – Lauren Gregg, American soccer coach
- August 9 – Viorel Turcu, Romanian international footballer (died 2020)
- August 24 – Jimmy Montanero, Ecuadorian international footballer
- August 28 – Julio César Romero, Paraguayan footballer
- October 30 – Diego Maradona, Argentine international footballer (died 2020)
- November 26 – Rémy Vogel, French international footballer (died 2016)
- November 27 – Martin van Geel, Dutch footballer
- November 30 – Gary Lineker, English international footballer and TV presenter
- December 20 – Piet Keur, Dutch footballer
- December 31 – Steve Bruce, English international
Deaths
June
- June 25 - Charlie Buchan (68), English international footballer (born 1891)
September
- September 15 - Héctor Castro, Uruguayan striker, winner of the 1930 FIFA World Cup. (55, Heart attack)
References
- ^ NTR. "De omhaal van Humphrey Mijnals". Andere Tijden (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "England Players - Gary Lineker". www.englandfootballonline.com. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "Charlie Buchan". Spartacus Educational. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
