The first Women's Euros
Between 1982 and 1984, UEFA held the first European Competition for Women's Football. 16 teams battled it out across Europe.
Between 1982 and 1984, UEFA held the first European Competition for Women's Football. 16 teams battled it out across Europe.
The final was between Sweden and England.
Rachel Naylor speaks to the Swedish captain Anette Börjesson.
(Photo: Anette Börjesson (left) shakes hands with England captain Carol Thomas before the second leg of the 1984 final in Luton. Credit: Empics/Peter Robinson)
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