1997 FA Cup Final 1997 FA Cup Final The 1997 FA Cup Final was the 116th final of the FA Cup. It took place on 17 May 1997 at Wembley Stadium and was contested by Chelsea and Middlesbrough, the North East club appearing in its first FA Cup Final. Chelsea won 2–0 to win the FA Cup for the second time, the first having come in 1970. Their Dutch manager, Ruud Gullit, thus became the first foreign or non-white manager to win a major trophy with an English club. It was the first major honour in the career of most Chelsea's player, but for
2000 Arab Club Champions Cup 2000 Arab Club Champions Cup The 2000 Arab Club Champions Cup in association football was played in Saudi Arabia in the city of Jeddah. CS Sfaxien won the championship for the first time beating in the final Al-Jaish. Qualification from GCC Champions League held in Kuwait City on 2000. "Al-Hilal withdrew. Al-Muharraq & Al-Qadsia advanced to the final tournament." Al Ahly withdrew. "Al-Hilal Club advanced to the final tournament." Originally two teams to qualify. "All teams CR Belouizdad, Kawkab Marrakech and CS Sfaxien advanced to the final tournament." Qualifying tournament held in Amman, Jordan. Khadamat Rafah withdrew. "All teams Al-Faisaly