Old Trafford Title-Race Winner
Scores the only goal at Manchester United to transform Arsenal's Premier League title challenge.
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1998 in Netherlands
Explore 13 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1998.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1998
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March
May
Champions League Victory
Helps Real Madrid defeat Juventus in the UEFA Champions League final at the Amsterdam Arena.
June
Rangers Manager Appointment
Becomes Rangers manager and begins an extensive squad rebuild.
July
World Cup Quarter-Final
Scores against Argentina as the Netherlands win 2-1 and advance to the World Cup semi-final.
World Cup Semi-Final
Guides the Netherlands to the World Cup semi-final, where Brazil advances after a penalty shootout.
December
Second Intercontinental Cup
Coaches Real Madrid to a 2-1 Intercontinental Cup victory over Vasco da Gama.
Other events (month unknown)
1998 FA Cup Final Opening Goal
Breaks the deadlock as Arsenal defeat Newcastle United 2-0 to complete the Double.
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from PSV Eindhoven and becomes a versatile regular in midfield and defence.
First Division Golden Boot Campaign
Pierre van Hooijdonk scored 29 league goals for Nottingham Forest in 1997-98. His finishing was fundamental to the club's First Division title and promotion.
International Caps
Controls a long pass and scores a late winner against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup quarter-final.
Player of the Year
Bergkamp is recognised as the season’s outstanding footballer for his extraordinary technique and creativity as Arsenal complete a domestic double.
Premier League Championship
Dennis Bergkamp wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and delivers creative passing and decisive attacking moments in a season of individual acclaim.
Transfer to PSV
Joins PSV from Heerenveen and develops into one of Europe's leading centre-forwards.
How these records were prepared
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