Showing posts with label 1966 World Cup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1966 World Cup. Show all posts
Saturday, December 30, 2017

30 December 1999 - Forgotten No More

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On 30 December 1999, the British government finally decorated the "forgotten five" from England's World Cup-winning team, aw...
Thursday, October 12, 2017

12 October 1965 - Chile Gets A Ticket To Europe

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On 12 October 1965, Chile beat Ecuador in a playoff to qualify for their first European World Cup. They were coming off their best showing i...
Thursday, September 7, 2017

7 September 1977 - The End Of Callaghan's Capless Gap

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On 7 September 1977, Liverpool midfielder Ian Callaghan made his third England appearance--a record 11 years and 49 days after his previous ...
Sunday, April 30, 2017

30 April 1974 - That's The Penalty For Setting High Expectations

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On 30 April 1974, the FA sacked England manager Alf Ramsey, who led the team to World Cup glory in 1966. Ramsey took charge of England in Ma...
Saturday, July 30, 2016

30 July 1966 - Pay No Attention To The Margin Of Victory

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On 30 July 1966, England won the World Cup, beating West Germany 4-2 in extra time thanks in part to a controversial goal. Played before a c...
Saturday, February 20, 2016

20 February 1940 - Nothing Funny About That Scoring Record

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On 20 February 1940, Jimmy Greaves was born in the London's East Ham district. He would go on to become the greatest goalscorer in the h...
Thursday, July 23, 2015

23 July 1966 - The Beginning Of A Beautiful Rivalry

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On 23 July 1966, Argentina met hosts England in the quarterfinals of that year's World Cup, sparking a heated rivalry that has provided ...
1 comment:
Sunday, July 19, 2015

19 July 1966 - North Korea Send Italy Pak-ing

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On 19 July 1966, North Korea staged one of the World Cup's biggest upsets, beating Italy 1-0 in the first round. After winning the World...
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

24 February 1993 - Bobby Moore No More

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On 24 February 1993, 51-year old England and West Ham United legend Bobby Moore died from bowel cancer. Moore began his professional ...
Friday, July 11, 2014

11 July 1966 - England's First Step To World Cup Glory

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On 11 July 1966, England and Uruguay played to a scoreless draw in the opening match of the 1966 World Cup Finals before a crowd of 87,000...
Tuesday, July 23, 2013

23 July 1966 - It Helps To Have A Ballon D'Or Winner On Your Team, Apparently

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On 23 July 1966, four goals from Eusébio helped Portugal rally from a 3-0 deficit to beat North Korea 5-3 in the World Cup quarterfinals. ...
Sunday, December 30, 2012

30 December 1999 - Forgotten No More

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On 30 December 1999, the British government finally decorated the "forgotten five" from England's World Cup-winning team, aw...
Friday, October 12, 2012

12 October 1965 - Chile Gets Their Ticket To Europe

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On 12 October 1965, Chile beat Ecuador in a playoff to qualify for their first European World Cup. They were coming off their best showing...
Friday, September 7, 2012

7 September 1977 - The End Of Callaghan's Capless Gap

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On 7 September 1977, Liverpool midfielder Ian Callaghan made his third England appearance--a record 11 years and 49 days after his previou...
Monday, April 30, 2012

30 April 1974 - That's The Penalty For Setting High Expectations

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On 30 April 1974, the FA sacked England manager Alf Ramsey, who led the team to World Cup glory in 1966. Ramsey took charge of England in ...
Saturday, July 30, 2011

30 July 1966 - And 45 Years Later, We're Still Debating Goalline Technology

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On 30 July 1966, England won the World Cup, beating West Germany 4-2 in extra time thanks in part to a controversial goal. Played before a...
1 comment:
Sunday, February 20, 2011

20 February 1940 - Nothing Funny About That Scoring Record

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On 20 February 1940, Jimmy Greaves was born in the London's East Ham district. He would go on to become the greatest goalscorer in the h...
Friday, July 23, 2010

23 July 1966 - The Beginning Of A Beautiful Rivalry

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On 23 July 1966, Argentina met hosts England in the quarterfinals of that year's World Cup, sparking a heated rivalry that has provided ...
Monday, July 19, 2010

19 July 1966 - North Korea Send Italy Pak-ing

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On 19 July 1966, North Korea staged one of the World Cup's biggest upsets, beating Italy 1-0 in the first round. After winning the Wor...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

24 February 1993 - Bobby Moore No More

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On 24 February 1993, 51-year old England and West Ham United legend Bobby Moore died from bowel cancer. Moore began his professional career ...