Monday, January 31, 2011

31 January 2009 - No More Waltzing For This Matilda

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On 31 January 2009, defender Cheryl Salisbury made the last of her record 151 appearances for the Australian women's national team. She ...
Sunday, January 30, 2011

30 January 1937 - A Good Day To Stay At Home

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On 30 January 1937, the home sides either won or drew all 35 FA Cup and Football League matches. Of the 16 FA Cup matches that day, only one...
Saturday, January 29, 2011

29 January 1995 - The Death Of Vincenzo Spagnolo

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On 29 January 1995, 24-year old Genoa supporter Vincenzo Spagnolo was stabbed before a match against AC Milan. He died later that day while...
Friday, January 28, 2011

28 January 2002 - Weah Has The Time Gone?

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On 28 January 2002, former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah ended his 19-year international career as Liberia bowed out of the Afri...
Thursday, January 27, 2011

27 January 1949 - The Peerless Per Røntved

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On 27 January 1949, Werder Bremen captain and Danish Player of the Year Per Røntved was born in Frederiksberg. Røntved started his profe...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

26 January 1884 - Great Scots

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On 26 January 1884, Ireland hosted the very first British Home Championship match, losing 0-5 to eventual winners Scotland. The previous yea...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011

25 January 2006 - Veni, Vidi, Vidić

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On 25 January 2006, center back Nemanja Vidić made his first appearance for Manchester United, coming on as a late substitute in a 2-1 win o...