#football-history

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Manchester United
fromGiveMeSport
1 day ago

The full Premier League table since Sir Alex Ferguson left Man Utd in 2013 looks very eye-opening

Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement marked the beginning of Manchester United's significant decline over the past 13 years.
#world-cup
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago
Liverpool FC

It took all of 43 years for me to get my 1966 World Cup medal. To finally be recognised as part of the squad was special' Liverpool icon Ian Callaghan on his World Cup wait

Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

You walked down the tunnel and saw Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta and Gianfranco Zola. You asked yourself Have we got a chance?' Terry Phelan on Ireland's World Cup 94 upset

Ireland made a significant impact in the World Cup, reaching the last-16 in 1990 and facing Italy in 1994 with strong fan support.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago
Liverpool FC

It took all of 43 years for me to get my 1966 World Cup medal. To finally be recognised as part of the squad was special' Liverpool icon Ian Callaghan on his World Cup wait

Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

You walked down the tunnel and saw Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta and Gianfranco Zola. You asked yourself Have we got a chance?' Terry Phelan on Ireland's World Cup 94 upset

Ireland made a significant impact in the World Cup, reaching the last-16 in 1990 and facing Italy in 1994 with strong fan support.
#leicester-city
Liverpool FC
fromRousing The Kop
2 days ago

Not Jurgen Klopp: John Barnes picks the former Liverpool manager he'd most liked to have played under

John Barnes prefers Bill Shankly over Jurgen Klopp as a manager he would have liked to play under.
#lionel-messi
fromBarca Universal
2 days ago
FC Barcelona

Pique opens up on Messi's greatness and Ronaldo comparisons: 'We used to win matches 15-0, 20-0' | Barca Universal

Miami Marlins
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Inter Miami's Mascherano hails Lionel Messi 'one of a kind' as he nears 900 goal milestone

Lionel Messi approaches 900 career goals, with Inter Miami coach Mascherano calling him a one-of-a-kind player whose achievement is unprecedented in football history.
fromBarca Universal
2 days ago
FC Barcelona

Pique opens up on Messi's greatness and Ronaldo comparisons: 'We used to win matches 15-0, 20-0' | Barca Universal

Miami Marlins
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Inter Miami's Mascherano hails Lionel Messi 'one of a kind' as he nears 900 goal milestone

Lionel Messi approaches 900 career goals, with Inter Miami coach Mascherano calling him a one-of-a-kind player whose achievement is unprecedented in football history.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Our story proves that nothing is impossible in football': the remarkable rise of Thun

FC Thun, once relegation candidates, now leads the Swiss Super League, securing a historic title with 23 wins and a 15-point gap over second place.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system

The first official penalty shootout in football occurred on August 5, 1970, during a match between Manchester United and Hull City.
#manchester-united
fromGiveMeSport
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Bryan Robson named his greatest Man Utd XI of all time and left out Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs

Bryan Robson selected his all-time Manchester United XI featuring Peter Schmeichel, Denis Irwin, Jaap Stam, Paul McGrath, Tony Dunne, and four Ballon d'Or winners, omitting notable players like Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, and Nemanja Vidic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Manchester United

Football Daily | Wayne Rooney, Tom Brady and a serving of ultra-processed beef

Manchester United defeated Arsenal 4-2 in the Milk Cup semi-final on 15 February 1983.
Liverpool FC
fromManutd
4 days ago

Would you take a 1970s rewind for the FA Cup highs and lows?

Reflecting on the emotional highs and lows of Manchester United's history and personal memories associated with the FA Cup finals.
Manchester United
fromManutd
4 days ago

United in Numbers: Stoppage-time scenes

Melvine Malard scored the latest-ever winning goal in WSL history during Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Everton.
fromGiveMeSport
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Bryan Robson named his greatest Man Utd XI of all time and left out Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs

fromBayern Strikes
4 days ago

Happy birthday, Captain: 5 best Manuel Neuer moments at Bayern Munich

Neuer denied both Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka in the penalty shootout to win Bayern the game at Bernabeu. This performance shattered any doubts from sceptical fans.
Bayern Munich
#liverpool-fc
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago
Liverpool FC

I chose Liverpool over Everton, even though my dad was a Blue I'm glad I stuck to my guns' Anfield legend Ian Callaghan on going against his family

Liverpool FC
fromGiveMeSport
5 days ago

Jamie Carragher Names Liverpool's 10 Greatest Players - Mo Salah 6th

Jamie Carragher names his top 10 greatest Liverpool players following Mohamed Salah's departure announcement.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

I chose Liverpool over Everton, even though my dad was a Blue I'm glad I stuck to my guns' Anfield legend Ian Callaghan on going against his family

Ian Callaghan holds Liverpool's record for most appearances with 857, a record likely to endure for decades.
#mohamed-salah
Liverpool FC
fromFootball365
6 days ago

Carragher: Salah has 'eclipsed' Ronaldo and is sixth greatest Liverpool star in history

Mohamed Salah is considered the sixth greatest Liverpool player and only Thierry Henry surpasses his Premier League attacking contributions.
Liverpool FC
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Warnock: Salah is one of Liverpools greatest players alongside Dalglish and Gerrard - Soccer News

Mohamed Salah is considered one of Liverpool's greatest players, alongside Kenny Dalglish and Steven Gerrard, and will leave the club after the 2025-26 season.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable

Mohamed Salah's departure from Liverpool marks the end of an era for one of the Premier League's greatest footballers.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
7 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah wins PFA Players' Player of the Year award

Mohamed Salah wins PFA Players' Player of the Year for his exceptional 2024/25 season, scoring 29 goals and securing Liverpool's Premier League title.
Liverpool FC
fromFootball365
6 days ago

Carragher: Salah has 'eclipsed' Ronaldo and is sixth greatest Liverpool star in history

Mohamed Salah is considered the sixth greatest Liverpool player and only Thierry Henry surpasses his Premier League attacking contributions.
Liverpool FC
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Warnock: Salah is one of Liverpools greatest players alongside Dalglish and Gerrard - Soccer News

Mohamed Salah is considered one of Liverpool's greatest players, alongside Kenny Dalglish and Steven Gerrard, and will leave the club after the 2025-26 season.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Where does Salah rank among greatest Premier League forwards?

Mohamed Salah will end his Liverpool career after this season, leaving as one of the club's greatest players with 255 goals in 435 appearances.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable

Mohamed Salah's departure from Liverpool marks the end of an era for one of the Premier League's greatest footballers.
#fc-bayern
Juventus
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Lack of talent & scarred by past - Italy's 'torturous' campaign

Italy's football fortunes have declined since their 2006 World Cup win, facing potential failure to qualify for three consecutive tournaments.
#ac-milan
Manchester United
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Skinner urges Man Utd players to write history in magic Champions League tie - Soccer News

Marc Skinner aims for Manchester United to create history in their Women's Champions League tie against Bayern Munich.
fromFC Bayern
1 week ago

50 years of the Bestia Negra: How Bayern became Real Madrid's European nemesis

The gold standard in European football. A legend of a club with great players, history, president Santiago Bernabéu - an incredible figure.
Bayern Munich
#barcelona
Manchester City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Master and apprentice reunite at Wembley with more than a trophy at stake | Jonathan Wilson

The Anglo-Scottish Cup, despite its brief existence, played a significant role in the history of football and the careers of notable managers.
#marcelo
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago
Real Madrid

I'd trade three of my Champions Leagues for a World Cup. I'd still have two Champions Leagues how many footballers can say that?' Marcelo on reflects on his trophy-laden career

Marcelo is a highly decorated player, embodying Real Madrid's modern era with five Champions League titles and six La Liga titles.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 weeks ago
Real Madrid

It was an immense privilege to play with Cristiano Ronaldo. He's an extraterrestrial' Marcelo on what it's like to share a pitch with the Portugal icon

Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo formed one of football's most devastating left-side partnerships at Real Madrid across nine seasons, despite an initial clash during a Brazil-Portugal friendly.
Real Madrid
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

I'd trade three of my Champions Leagues for a World Cup. I'd still have two Champions Leagues how many footballers can say that?' Marcelo on reflects on his trophy-laden career

Marcelo is a highly decorated player, embodying Real Madrid's modern era with five Champions League titles and six La Liga titles.
Real Madrid
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 weeks ago

It was an immense privilege to play with Cristiano Ronaldo. He's an extraterrestrial' Marcelo on what it's like to share a pitch with the Portugal icon

Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo formed one of football's most devastating left-side partnerships at Real Madrid across nine seasons, despite an initial clash during a Brazil-Portugal friendly.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ten years of acrimony finally at an end as Millwall get a new lease of life | Barney Ronay

Millwall FC signed a transformative 999-year lease, ensuring the club's future and ending a decade of conflict with Lewisham council.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 week ago

Exclusive: Barcelona determine their jersey for retro matchday in La Liga | Barca Universal

La Liga will host a retro-themed matchday featuring clubs in nostalgic kits, celebrating football history and club identity.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What is the earliest an uninjured goalkeeper has been substituted?

Goalkeepers are rarely substituted early in matches unless injured, making Antonin Kinsky's 17-minute removal at Atletico Madrid exceptionally unusual and historically significant.
#fa-cup
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'I'm a Chelsea fan but my grandad was a Vale hero'

Port Vale legend Billy Briscoe's grandson Paul Baker, a Chelsea season-ticket holder, faces a unique dilemma supporting both teams in their FA Cup quarter-final match, hoping Vale reaches Wembley in honor of his grandfather's legacy.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Chelsea FA Cup tie 'amazing distraction' for promotion-chasing Wrexham

Wrexham captain Dominic Hyam views the FA Cup fifth round match against Chelsea as an exciting opportunity to face elite competition while pursuing their promotion campaign.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dibble to Duverger: other goalkeeper nightmares after Kinsky's horror show

Controversial goalkeeper errors—one involving a one-handed catch and another from reckless sweeper-keeper play—became defining moments in football history that haunted the players involved.
Manchester United
fromUnited In Focus
3 weeks ago

Sir Alex Ferguson pledges surprises with his planned new book of the 21 most memorable matches

Sir Alex Ferguson will release a memoir titled 'Games of my life' in October 2026, featuring 21 personally meaningful football matches with unseen photographs and surprising selections based on personal significance rather than fame.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
3 weeks ago

GdS: From Pio Esposito vs. Bartesaghi to Chivu at Milan - the sub-plots within the derby

The Derby della Madonnina features multiple interconnected storylines involving players and coaches with historical ties to both AC Milan and Inter.
Arsenal
fromSI
3 weeks ago

Max Dowman Breaks 137-Year Arsenal Record With Promise of 'More to Come'

Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman became the club's youngest FA Cup starter, delivering an exceptional midfield performance in a 2-1 victory over Mansfield Town.
English Premier League
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 weeks ago

Ranked! The 50 best football teams of all time

Ranking the best football teams requires evaluating impact on the game beyond trophy wins, considering domination, influence on future generations, and the intangible qualities that define historical greatness.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago

Former Arsenal and Real Madrid striker reveals he could have joined Barcelona - 'I was very close' | Barca Universal

Nicolas Anelka was close to joining Barcelona in 1997 as an 18-year-old PSG player but chose Arsenal instead, later playing for Real Madrid before returning to PSG.
English Premier League
fromPlanet Football
3 weeks ago

Most 4-4-2 players in Premier League history: Beckham, Giggs...

The 4-4-2 formation declined in British football as managers like Mourinho, Benitez, and Guardiola introduced tactical flexibility, making certain classic player types obsolete.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Was Chermiti's overhead kick best Old Firm goal this century?

Youssef Chermiti's two for Rangers in Sunday's draw with Celtic, especially his overhead kick opener. Ultimately, the double didn't secure his team a win, despite putting the hosts into a commanding 2-0 lead by half-time. Comparisons to Scott McTominay's opener for Scotland in the World Cup-qualifying clinching 4-2 win against Denmark in November quickly followed.
New York Rangers
Bayern Munich
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Football Daily | Dortmund v Bayern Munich: will Der Klassiker live up to its name?

Bayern Munich's dominance since 1969 and Dortmund's lack of league titles since 2012 undermine Der Klassiker's status as a true historic rivalry despite recent needle between the clubs.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 month ago

Diego Costa opens up on brutal battles with Barcelona legends: 'Against them, I only defended' | Barca Universal

Diego Costa faced Barcelona defenders Puyol and Pique repeatedly during Atletico Madrid's peak years, finding them among the toughest opponents despite Barcelona's overall dominance in La Liga during that era.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromGiveMeSport
1 month ago

Sir Bobby Charlton named Celtic legend as 'one of best strikers' football has ever seen

Bobby Lennox, a Celtic legend and second-highest scorer in club history, earned praise from Sir Bobby Charlton and Alfredo Di Stefano as one of football's greatest strikers.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Where do iconic football moves originate from?

Many iconic football goals and techniques are named after players, shapes, or match contexts, with original naming often unclear due to inconsistent early reporting.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed

A long-hidden contract reveals Everton's pursuit of manager Don Revie and connects a family's personal archives with football history.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How a tyre company's name on a shirt changed football for ever

"Dougan joining Kettering put us on the back pages but also the front pages with this shirt, this initiative,"
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
2 months ago

Can Bayern Munich end its woes at Red Bull Arena?

Across his 78 years on Earth, Franz Beckenbauer left one of the greatest legacies in the history of football. Nicknamed der Kaiser ("the Emperor"), Beckenbauer started out as a midfielder, but established himself as a centre-back, and he is credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper. Beckenbauer is one of ten players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the European Cup, and the Ballon d'Or,
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 months ago

Quiz! Can you name every nation to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations?

Twenty national teams have reached the Africa Cup of Nations final; a timed eight-minute challenge asks to list all finalists.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Knowledge | Which football clubs have pictures of people on their badges?

Many football club badges depict real historical, legendary, or local figures, ranging from freedom fighters and monarchs to players and local rulers.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

What is an 'Olimpico' goal in football?

The term 'Olmpico' is used to describe a rare goal where a player scores directly from taking a corner without any other player getting a touch on the ball. Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes scored an Olimpico goal on Saturday during their 2-1 win over Burnley. The term comes from the first ever recorded goal of its kind, scored by Cesareo Onzari in 1924 for Argentina against Uruguay.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 months ago

FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 30: France 98, Galacticos and the next Messi

FourFourTwo's 30th Weekend Crossword offers cryptic football clues, quizzes, recall challenges testing knowledge of players, World Cup winners, and Premier League Hall of Fame inductees.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 months ago

Put your knowledge to the test with The FourFourTwo Ultimate Football Quiz Book... prove to all your mates you know the most about the Beautiful Game

The FourFourTwo Ultimate Football Quiz Book is for every type of football supporter, from the armchair analyst screaming at the TV every weekend, the fan with a faded replica shirt and a well-worn opinion who goes to every game they all think they know football. They can reel o goal tallies from the '90s, recall obscure cup final scorers, and lament tactical decisions made before they were born.
Soccer (FIFA)
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

How is Best remembered by new generations 20 years on?

George Best was a football genius and early superstar whose off-field celebrity undermined a brilliant Manchester United career and shortened his time at the top.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 months ago

Ronaldo, Vinicius Jr, Jimmy Corbett?! 'The Boy's A Bit Special' best and worst wonderkid scouting picks

When FourFourTwo launched 31 years ago, the football landscape was different. Fabrizio Romano was still in nappies, the Premier League was in its infancy and football transfers could be made all year round. Some things haven't changed though, and that includes the giddy feeling of discovering an up-and-coming player. FFT's long-running 'The Boy's A Bit Special' series has, over three decades, been a love letter to amateur and wannabe scouts among football fandom.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Which footballers defied a manager's tactics and what were the results? | The Knowledge

Players have occasionally defied managers by adopting their own tactics or positions, producing varied match outcomes and career consequences.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Why do Spurs have small numbers at the back of shirts?

Tottenham Hotspur assigns unique 'legacy numbers' to every player who made a competitive appearance, displayed on shirts since 2023, totaling 898 on 16 Sept 2025.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
6 months ago

The Ultimate Brighton & Hove Albion quiz

It's the ultimate Brighton & Hove Albion quiz how well do you know your Seagulls? Our ultimate quiz is primed with 40 questions on all things Brighton, spanning the days in the Football League to qualifying for European football, and everything in between. Just a heads-up: If you sign in to FourFourTwo, we can give you a hint for this one by taking away one of the wrong answers. Feel
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
7 months ago

When Nottingham Forest ruled Europe: The story of Brian Clough's continental conquerors

Brian Clough was appointed Nottingham Forest manager on January 6, 1975, initiating a rapid transformation of a struggling club.
Manchester United
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Dael Fry header points Rob Edwards' Boro revolution in right direction against Swansea

Middlesbrough achieved a Premier League victory against Chelsea in their first match at Riverside Stadium, marking the start of a significant era.
Chelsea
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
7 months ago

John Terry recalls the seismic impact Roman Abramovich's Chelsea takeover had on English football

Roman Abramovich's takeover revolutionized Chelsea, leading to unprecedented success and transforming the club into a professional powerhouse.
fromRush The Kop
7 months ago

A look at Liverpool's rich history in the Community Shield

Liverpool have picked up the Community Shield trophy a total of 16 times throughout their illustrious history, highlighting their significant success in this competition.
Liverpool FC
#premier-league
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Why does Ed Sheeran have a shirt number at Ipswich?

Ipswich Town's number 17 shirt is owned by singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who purchased a 1.4% stake in the club and has been their main shirt sponsor.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
7 months ago

Missed wages, closed stand, quitting players: Why Sheffield Wednesday could go bust

In April 1991, John Sheridan scored the winner for Sheffield Wednesday against Manchester United in the League Cup final, and that 1-0 victory was an even bigger shock than you might think: to this day it's the last time a club playing outside the top division of English football won a major trophy.
Manchester United
#leeds-united
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Celtic's '12th Lisbon Lion' John Fallon dies aged 84

Fallon was the only Celtic substitute when Jock Stein's side beat Inter Milan 2-1 in the Portuguese capital to win the European Cup in 1967.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Shilton shirt from 'Hand of God' clash to be sold

Shilton's shirt, worn during the infamous 1986 World Cup match, is expected to sell for up to 300,000 at auction, marking a significant historical artifact.
Soccer (FIFA)
#euro-2025
fromThe Local France
8 months ago

Michel Platini scares off burglar at his French villa

Michel Platini, a football legend, confronted a burglar at his villa in Cassis, France, as the intruder fled with various trophies and medals.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Football Daily | England and Sweden get into spot of bother with an unmissable shootout

The worst penalty shootout ever recorded involved Mickleover Lightning Blue Sox and Chellaston Boys, with a total of 66 kicks taken.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
8 months ago

Quiz! Can you name Aston Villa's top 25 scorers in the Premier League era?

Aston Villa has played in the Premier League for most of its history, finishing second in the league's inaugural season and struggling significantly in the 2015/16 season.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Ex-Wales and Newcastle forward Davies dies aged 83

Ronald 'Wyn' Davies, former Wales forward, has died aged 83, celebrated for his football career in the 1960s and 70s.
#nfl
fromHogs Haven
8 months ago
Washington Nationals

Daily Slop - 16 Jul 25 - Monk's jersey, McLaurin's contract, Luvu named top-5 LB by ESPN

fromHogs Haven
8 months ago
Washington Nationals

Daily Slop - 16 Jul 25 - Monk's jersey, McLaurin's contract, Luvu named top-5 LB by ESPN

Women
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

What comes next for Wales after Euro 2025?

Wales women's football reaches a pivotal moment after Euro 2025, aiming for transformative growth and increased support.
#chelsea-fc
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

The amateur English side who became first world champions

West Auckland Town, known as the first world champions by FIFA, earned their title in 1909 as part of a global football tournament organized by Sir Thomas Lipton.
Soccer (FIFA)
Women
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
8 months ago

Moment of the tournament so far: Jess Fishlock sends Wales wild with first-ever major tournament goal

Jess Fishlock scored Wales' first-ever women's Euros goal, a historic moment for the team.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

PSG v Real Madrid: Club World Cup semi-final live

In their last meeting in 2022, PSG squandered a two-goal aggregate lead, allowing Karim Benzema to score a hat-trick and eliminate them from Champions League.
Soccer (FIFA)
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