Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

7 February 1997 - Two Nations Weren't Big Enough To Hold Him

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On 7 February 1997, USSR-born defender Akhrik Tsveiba joined an exclusive group when he made an appearance for his third national team.  ...
Thursday, January 14, 2016

14 January 1996 - Chastain Is (A) Back

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On 14 January 1996, the US women's national team crushed Russia 8-1 in a match that marked the return of Brandi Chastain after a 3-year ...
Sunday, November 8, 2015

8 November 1946 - He Could Teach Carmen Sandiego A Thing Or Two

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On 8 November 1946, Guus Hiddink was born in the Dutch town of Varsseveld. He would go on to become one of the world's most celebrated--...
Sunday, June 28, 2015

28 June 1994 - This Is What Happens When You Play A 42-Year Old In The World Cup

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On 28 June 1994, Russia rolled over Cameroon 6-1 in their last group stage match of that year's World Cup, with forward Oleg Salenko (pi...
Monday, December 2, 2013

2 December 2010 - FIFA Qourts Qontroversy

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On 2 December 2010, in a decision that became a lightning rod for controversy, FIFA awarded the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. FIFA announced th...
Saturday, November 2, 2013

3 November 2012 - The Result Might Have Spoiled The Achievement A Little

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On 3 November 2012, Solomon Islands goalkeeper Paul Huia became the first person to compete at the international level in all three FIFA s...
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

11 September 2011 - Beating The Brazilians At Their Own Game

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On 11 September 2011, Russia won the Beach Soccer World Cup, beating thirteen-time champions Brazil by the score of 12-8. Started in 199...
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

7 February 1997 - Two Nations Weren't Big Enough To Hold Him

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On 7 February 1997, USSR-born defender Akhrik Tsveiba joined an exclusive group when he made an appearance for his third national team. ...
Friday, January 14, 2011

14 January 1996 - Chastain Is (A) Back

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On 14 January 1996, the US women's national team crushed Russia 8-1 in a match that marked the return of Brandi Chastain after a 3-year ...
Monday, November 8, 2010

8 November 1946 - He Could Teach Carmen Sandiego A Thing Or Two

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On 8 November 1946, Guus Hiddink was born in the Dutch town of Varsseveld. He would go on to become one of the world's most celebrated-...
Monday, June 28, 2010

28 June 1994 - This Is What Happens When You Play A 42-Year Old In The World Cup

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On 28 June 1994, Russia rolled over Cameroon 6-1 in their last group stage match of that year's World Cup, with forward Oleg Salenko (pi...