South Africa played host to the first FIFA World Cup in Africa.
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Manchester City became the first English Premier League soccer team to win four consecutive seasons.
The Football League meets for the first time.
Greece won its first UEFA Euro Cup after beating Portugal in the final 1-0.
Iceland's first football club, Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkurv (Reykjavík Football Club), was founded.
Chile and Italy played one of the most violent soccer games in history.
