History

Explore the rich history and iconic moments of football.

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Most successful player for top ten teams in the English Premier League

Peter Withe played for Aston Villa between 1980–1985 part of the winner in the ’82 European Cup final with 182 appearances and 74 goals for the club. Alan Shearer was the most successful player for Newcastle between 1996–2006 with 404 appearances and 206 goals. Colin Bellplayed for Manchester City between 1966–1979 with 394 appearances with

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first South Korean to play in the Premier League and second East Asian player in Manchester United

Park Ji-Sung first South Korean to play in the Premier League and second East Asian player in Manchester United joined Manchester United July 2005 with £4 million from PSV to make third players from the team like Jaap Stam (1998) and Ruud van Nistelrooy (2001). From his quote “I am confident in my ability and

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The young Nigerian players who started well but who never became king of football

Macauley Chrisantus, in the u17 World Cup, scored seven goals in seven matches to collect the golden boot at the u17 World Cup 2007. With this success, everybody thought it had a bright future, but his senior career was dramatic compared to his colleague who collected bronze at the same tournament, Toni Kroos. Immediately after the

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Real Madrid break another record

The 15-time UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid, won in 2023/24, 2021/22, 2017/18, 2016/17, 2015/16, 2013/14, 2001/2, 199/00, 1997/98, 1965/66, 1959/60, 1958/59, 1957/58, 1956/57 and 1955/56 set another record on 4th March 2025 after beating Atlético Madrid 2-1 at home with goal from Rodrygo and Diaz to be first club to reach 300 Champions League/European

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