This Day In Football History
Thursday, December 1, 2016

1 December 1998 - Raúl Sinks Vasco Da Gama

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On 1 December 1998, Real Madrid won their second Intercontinental Cup, beating Vasco da Gama 2-1 in Tokyo with a late strike from Raúl Gonzá...
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

30 November 1983 - Bilbao Bagged By Barça

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On 30 November 1983, Barcelona won their first Supercopa de España, beating Athletic Bilbao 3-2 on aggregate. They have since gone on to bec...
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

29 November 1997 - So Close, And Yet So Far

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On 29 November 1997, Iran qualified for their first World Cup in 20 years with a late goal against Australia in a playoff. It was the second...
Monday, November 28, 2016

28 November 1885 - The First International International

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On 28 November 1885, the United States hosted Canada in the first international match to be played outside the United Kingdom. Canada won, 0...
Sunday, November 27, 2016

27 November 1941 - France's Friend In Need

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On 27 November 1941, World Cup-winning French manager Aimé Jacquet was born in the commune of Sail-sous-Couzan. He enjoyed a long a successf...
Saturday, November 26, 2016

26 November 1996 - Del Piero Peels Bonano

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On 26 November 1996, a late strike from Alessandro Del Piero secured a second Intercontinental Cup for Juventus. Played at the National Stad...
Friday, November 25, 2016

25 November 1970 - Shilton Starts His Record Run

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On 25 November 1970, England beat East Germany 3-1 in a friendly at Wembley Stadium. It was the debut for goalkeeper Peter Shilton who went ...
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