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Olympic Football Tournament Helsinki 1952

  • Teams: 25
  • When: 15 July 1952 to 02 August 1952
  • Final: 02 August 1952
  • Matches: 26
  • Goals Scored: 135 (average 5.2 per match)
  • Attendance: 365135 (average 14043)
      • Winner: Hungary
      • Runners-Up: Yugoslavia
      • Third: Sweden
      • Fourth: Germany

    Overview

    Helsinki, 1952
    This tournament saw the birth of one of the greatest football teams: Hungary, who were soon to become known as the Magic Magyars, led by the fabulous Galloping Major, Ferenc Puskas. And magic did the Hungarians perform, rolling to five consecutive wins, scoring 20 goals and allowing just two.

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