Wednesday, July 31, 2013

31 July 1976 - The Wonderful Paulo Wanchope

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On 31 July 1976, Costa Rican striker Paulo Wanchope, scorer of the greatest goal in Derby County history, was born in Heredia. He starte...
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

30 July 1976 - That's Giving The Fans Their Moneys' Worth

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On 30 July 1976, Cruzeiro became just the second Brazilian team to win the Copa Libertadores, beating River Plate 3-2 in a playoff. Sinc...
Monday, July 29, 2013

29 July 2011 - The USSF's Five-Year Plan Comes To Fruition

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On 29 July 2011, the United States Soccer Federation announced the hiring of Jürgen Klinsmann as the national team's new manager. Al...
Sunday, July 28, 2013

28 July 2012 - Zlatan Gets Off To A Quick Start

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On 28 July 2012, Zlatan Ibrahimović wasted no time settling in with his new club, Paris Saint-Germain, scoring on his debut. He complete...
Saturday, July 27, 2013

27 July 1984 - Seventh Heaven For Independiente

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On 27 July 1984, Independiente won their record seventh Copa Libertadores, beating Grêmio on points over two legs. Independiente were al...
Friday, July 26, 2013

26 July 2009 - Which, Coincidentally, Is As High As I Can Count In Spanish

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On 26 July 2009, Mexico won their second consecutive Gold Cup — and fifth overall — beating the United States by the record margin of 5-0....
Thursday, July 25, 2013

25 July 2012 - Better Late Than Never (Unless You're Colombia)

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On 25 July 2012, North Korea delayed their opening-day Olympic match against Colombia by over an hour after the organizers displayed the w...