The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1953 throughout the world.
Events
April 19 – The
Netherlands plays its 200th official match in history, losing 0–2 in a
friendly against neighbouring
Belgium.
May 2 –
Blackpool win the
FA Cup Final, their only major championship title to date, beating
Bolton Wanderers 4–3, despite the score being 1–3 with a few minutes remaining.
The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1953 throughout the world.
Events
April 19 – The
Netherlands plays its 200th official match in history, losing 0–2 in a
friendly against neighbouring
Belgium.
May 2 –
Blackpool win the
FA Cup Final, their only major championship title to date, beating
Bolton Wanderers 4–3, despite the score being 1–3 with a few minutes remaining.