1995 in sports

1995 in sports describes the year's events in world sport. Alpine skiing Alpine Skiing World Cup Men's overall season champion: Alberto Tomba, Italy Women's overall season champion: Vreni Schneider, Switzerland American football Super Bowl XXIX – the San Francisco 49ers (NFC) won 49–26 over the San Diego Chargers (AFC) Location: Joe Robbie Stadium Attendance: 74,107 MVP: Steve Young, QB (San Francisco) The World League of American Football is resumed after 2 years without play. Frankfurt Galaxy win the World Bowl 26–22 over the Amsterdam Admirals. Orange Bowl (1994 season): The Nebraska Cornhuskers won 24–17 over the Miami Hurricanes to win the national championship Association football FIFA Women's World Cup – Norway won 2–0 over Germany World Club Championship – AFC Ajax defeat Grêmio 0-0 (4-3 in penalty shootout) Copa América - Uruguay defeats Brazil after a 1–1 draw (5-3 in penalty shoot). UEFA Champions League – AFC Ajax defeat A.C. Milan 1-0 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A – Botafogo FR defeat Santos FC 3-2 (aggregate score) Copa Libertadores da América – Grêmio defeat Atlético Nacional 4-2 (aggregate score) Blackburn Rovers won the Premier League, denying Manchester United a hat-trick of titles December 15 – European football is shaken to its foundations when the European Court of Justice rules that: Clubs in the European Union cannot be restricted from signing foreign players who are nationals of EU member states Players under contract to clubs in the EU are entitled to a free transfer at the end of their contracts