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1997 in Portugal

Explore 3 historical events and records for Portugal in 1997.

Historical records for Portugal in 1997

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May

Cup Winners Cup Victory

Mourinho, Jose · Rotterdam · Assistant Coach · Sport / Football

Assists Bobby Robson as Barcelona defeat Paris Saint-Germain to win the European Cup Winners' Cup.

June

Copa del Rey Victory

Mourinho, Jose · Madrid · Assistant Coach · Sport / Football

Works on Barcelona's coaching staff as the club defeats Real Betis in the Copa del Rey final.

Other events (month unknown)

Rui Costa Conducts Viola Midfield in Europe

Costa, Rui · Florence · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Rui Costa's creativity links Fiorentina's midfield and attack during the club's European fixtures and Serie A campaign.

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