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First European Cup final

image: footballOn 13 June 1956, 38,000 spectators, paying the equivalent of 50 pence each, gathered at the Parc des Princes to see who would be crowned the first ever European champions.

The two teams playing against each other in the final were Real Madrid of Spain and Stade de Reims-Champagne from France.

Real Madrid won the cup final 4-3 with goals from Di Stefano, Marquitos and Rial (2).

The European Cup is now known as the UEFA Champions League.

World Cup 2010

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is taking place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. The tournament consists of thirty-two teams

The first ever FIFA World Cup was played from 13 July to 30 July 1930 in Uruguay. Thirteen teams, seven from South America, four from Europe and two from North America entered the tournament.  The final was played at the Estadio Centenario on 30 July. The game between Argentina and Uruguay, ended 4-2 to Uruguay

 

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