This Day In Football History
Wednesday, June 11, 2014

11 June 1978 - Gemmill's Gem

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On 11 June 1978, Scotland midfielder Archie Gemmill scored against the Netherlands in the group stages of the World Cup. Playing in front of...
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

10 June 1925 - The Greatest Gunner

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On 10 June 1925, Herbert Chapman resigned as manager of Huddersfield Town to accept the same position with Arsenal. Chapman enjoyed a l...
Monday, June 9, 2014

9 June 1993 - Ince Leads The Three Lions

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On 9 June 1993, Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince became the first black captain of the English national team, leading them against t...
Sunday, June 8, 2014

8 June 2005 - Crespo Humbles Brazil

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On 8 June 2005, Argentina beat Brazil 3-1 in a World Cup qualifying match at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Air...
Saturday, June 7, 2014

7 June 1970 - Banks Denies Pelé

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On 7 June 1970, England keeper Gordon Banks made one of the most memorable saves in football history, stopping a shot from Pelé in the 197...
Friday, June 6, 2014

6 June 1955 - The Golden Boy Gets Banned

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On 6 June 1955, the English Football Association banned forward Wilf Mannion for life. Mannion, nicknamed "the Golden Boy" due t...
Thursday, June 5, 2014

5 June 2005 - A Starlet Is Born

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On 5 June 2005, England beat Finland 3-2 in their opening match of the group stages of the 2005 UEFA Women's European Championship at th...
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