Today entered the history of world football with the following events.
Johan Cruyff in a Los Angeles Aztecs jerseyOn February 19, 1979, one of the most significant events in the history of European football took place. On this day, the legendary Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff signed a contract with the Los Angeles Aztecs, becoming one of the first European stars to continue his career in North America. This move had a significant impact on the popularization of football in the USA and paved the way for other famous players who later moved to American clubs.
On February 19, 2006, the final of the Africa Cup of Nations took place, in which the Egyptian national team defeated the Ivory Coast national team. The match ended 0-0, and the Egyptians won 4-2 on penalties. This victory was Egypt's fifth in history and solidified its position as one of the leading football powers in Africa.
On February 19, 2017, an important event in women's football occurred. French footballer Eugénie Le Sommer scored her 50th goal for the French national team in a match against South Africa. This achievement made her one of the most prolific players in the history of French women's football and highlighted her importance to the team.
