Brazilian soccer athlete Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. started his professional career at just 17 years old.
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Chile and Italy played one of the most violent soccer games in history.
The world's first black international football player, Andrew Watson, played his first of three matches in Scotland.
The Union of European Football Associations is founded.
Manchester United became the first English football team to win the European Cup.
Argentina won West Germany at the FIFA World Cup Final held in Mexico City.
