Football War

This phenomenon was a major cause of the 1969 Football War between the two countries.

In the end, both sides of the Football War suffered extensive casualties.

The conflict became known as the Football War.

That game, and the political issues surrounding the two countries at the time, led to an armed conflict between them known as "The Football War".

Riots during the games escalated and eventually led to a 100-hour-long battle known as the 'Football War', resulting in thousands of casualties.

The conflict (known as the Football War) lasted only four days, but had major long-term effects for Salvadoran society.

Rioting and violence surrounded the matches and played its part in the outbreak of what became known as the Football War.

On occasion, such tensions can lead to violent confrontation among players or spectators within and beyond the sporting venue, as in the Football War.

But tensions were stoked up so much by the needle fixtures that the conflict became known as the "The Football War".

The Football War also strengthened the power of the military in El Salvador, leading to heightened corruption.

In 1969 Honduras fought the one week long Football War with El Salvador.

In 1969 Honduras and El Salvador fought what would become known as the Football War.

"Mirror Declares Football War on Germany," the headline said (hundreds of readers complained).

Although the nickname "Football War" implies that the conflict was due to a football game, the causes of the war go deeper.

The 'Football War'

His next projects include a film about the so-called Football War between El Salvador and Honduras in 1969.

However, due to the still fresh 1969 Football War the Cuscatlecos withdrew from the tournament, giving Honduras an automatic bye.

In the wake of the Football War of 1969, El Salvador began a concerted push to modernize its air force.

The swift ending of the Football War between Honduras and El Salvador is attributed to the statue.

Scarcity and Survival in Central America: Ecological Origins of the Football War.

In July 1969, El Salvador invaded Honduras in the short Football War.

The project was an immediate economic success, but was abandoned after the 1969 "Football War" between El Salvador and Honduras.

The most infamous declaration of politics and sport was the Football War between El Salvador and Honduras.

In neighboring Honduras, the hurricane struck after the undeclared Football War, causing additional damage in the northern portions of the country.

Known as the Football War, the conflict was sparked after supporters and immigrants from both nations were persecuted and murdered in the short run between different matches.