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Kaustubh Thakur
On this day in 2011, Paraguay reached the Copa America final despite not winning a single game
On 20th July 2011, Paraguay defeated Venezuela via penalties to reach the Copa America final despite not winning any of their matches. The feat is very unusual for any team, especially in a major international tournament.
On this day in 2011, Paraguay reached the Copa America final despite not winning a single game
On 20th July 2011, Paraguay defeated Venezuela via penalties to reach the Copa America final despite not winning any of their matches. The feat is very unusual for any team, especially in a major international tournament.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
Four signings that made 14th July a monumental day in Manchester City transfer history
Manchester City have been the biggest spenders in world football. Four such signings have been instrumental in turning Manchester City into giants of world football and coincidentally all four were announced on the very same day.
Four signings that made 14th July a monumental day in Manchester City transfer history
Manchester City have been the biggest spenders in world football. Four such signings have been instrumental in turning Manchester City into giants of world football and coincidentally all four were announced on the very same day.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
On this day in 1930, the inaugural FIFA World Cup started in Uruguay
Exactly 91 years ago today the first-ever FIFA World Cup kicked off in Uruguay. Hosts Uruguay ended up winning the tournament by beating Argentina in the finals.
On this day in 1930, the inaugural FIFA World Cup started in Uruguay
Exactly 91 years ago today the first-ever FIFA World Cup kicked off in Uruguay. Hosts Uruguay ended up winning the tournament by beating Argentina in the finals.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
When Germany created history by dismantling Brazil at the 2014 World Cup in their backyard
On this day in 2014, hosts Brazil lost the Semi-Final of the World Cup against Germany by 7 goals to 1. The match was subsequently dubbed as the Mineirazo, evoking a previous spirit of national shame.
When Germany created history by dismantling Brazil at the 2014 World Cup in their backyard
On this day in 2014, hosts Brazil lost the Semi-Final of the World Cup against Germany by 7 goals to 1. The match was subsequently dubbed as the Mineirazo, evoking a previous spirit of national shame.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
When Cristiano Ronaldo was presented as a Real Madrid in front of a record 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu
On 6th July 2009, Real Madrid presented their latest Galactico Cristiano Ronaldo after signing him from Manchester for a then World record 94 million euros.
When Cristiano Ronaldo was presented as a Real Madrid in front of a record 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu
On 6th July 2009, Real Madrid presented their latest Galactico Cristiano Ronaldo after signing him from Manchester for a then World record 94 million euros.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
On this day in 1954, West Germany won their first-ever World Cup by defeating Hungary against all the odds
On 4th July 1954 West Germany defeated Hungary to cause one of the biggest upsets in the history of International football famously known as The Miracle of Bern.
On this day in 1954, West Germany won their first-ever World Cup by defeating Hungary against all the odds
On 4th July 1954 West Germany defeated Hungary to cause one of the biggest upsets in the history of International football famously known as The Miracle of Bern.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
Luis Suarez handball save led to Ghanaian heartbreak at the World Cup, On this day in 2010
Luis Alberto Suarez Diaz A.K.A the single most controversial football player in the world. On this day in 2010, Luis Suarez handball save led to Ghanaian heartbreak at the World Cup.
Luis Suarez handball save led to Ghanaian heartbreak at the World Cup, On this day in 2010
Luis Alberto Suarez Diaz A.K.A the single most controversial football player in the world. On this day in 2010, Luis Suarez handball save led to Ghanaian heartbreak at the World Cup.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
How Zinedine Zidane single-handedly defeated Brazil on this day in 2006
France captain Zinedine Zidane who had already announced his retirement after the World Cup set the stage on fire. Zidane dribbled past three Brazilian players in the very first minute of the game to clearly show his intent.
How Zinedine Zidane single-handedly defeated Brazil on this day in 2006
France captain Zinedine Zidane who had already announced his retirement after the World Cup set the stage on fire. Zidane dribbled past three Brazilian players in the very first minute of the game to clearly show his intent.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
Exactly 63 years ago today Pele led Brazil to their first-ever World Cup trophy
On this day in 1958, Brazil outclassed Sweden to win their maiden World Cup trophy thanks to goals from Pele, Vava and Zagalo.
Exactly 63 years ago today Pele led Brazil to their first-ever World Cup trophy
On this day in 1958, Brazil outclassed Sweden to win their maiden World Cup trophy thanks to goals from Pele, Vava and Zagalo.
Kaustubh Thakur
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