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It’s 27 years since Michael Owen got the ball vs Argentina… and Brian Moore couldn’t believe what happened next.

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I’m not saying this is the greatest collection of all time… … but it’s in the top one.

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A reminder of when the great Roberto Baggio owned a sports shop. The Divine Ponytail packed it with wall-to-wall Diadora, of course. Tremendous.

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The Czech 2004 squad looked like a group of underworld crime lords, released on a technicality after the key prosecution witness died in suspicious circumstances…

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35 years ago today: “Chipped in. And volleyed in. IT’S THERE BY DAVID PLATT! ENGLAND HAVE DONE IT… IN THE LAST MINUTE OF EXTRA TIME!” I remember being allowed to stay up late, jumping off the sofa and running round the living room. What joy.

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43 years ago today Gerry Armstrong made sure he never bought a pint in Belfast again…

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39 years ago at the World Cup: It’s Diego Maradona vs Belgium’s back four. “Right, lads. Showtime…”

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No lies detected here.

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It’s 35 years since a clinical Claudio Caniggia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup. Accompanied by seven seconds of perfect Barry Davies poetry…

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It’s 35 years since goal-poaching pensioner Roger Milla scored twice vs Colombia to take Cameroon into the quarter-finals at Italia 90. You never lose it, old son.

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“Right lads. Who fancies it from here?”

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29 years ago at the Euros: A moment of magic from the right foot of Karel Poborsky. Watching at home, it felt like the ball was in the air for an eternity. By the time it landed, we’d seen one of the great goals of the 90s. Audacious.

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On behalf of every football fan’s Christmas stocking in the 90s… … we wish you a Happy Birthday Danny Baker.

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29 years ago at Euro 96: Stuart Pearce strode towards the spot in the penalty shootout vs Spain. A nation watched through their fingertips. A kick. A roar. A visceral celebration. The ghosts of Turin exorcised.

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30 years ago today: Arsenal boss Bruce Rioch unveils a star signing at Highbury. But could the £25k a week Dutchman do it on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke? And what did this mean for Chris Kiwomya?

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It’s the anniversary of this Diana Ross disaster from the penalty spot at USA 94. Far too much faffing about in the run-up for me, Clive. Singing a medley of your greatest hits? Game’s gone.

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Today marks the anniversary of the first Panenka in football… … but to keep the universe in perfect balance, here’s Julian Dicks routinely unleashing Hell from the penalty spot.

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It’s 30 years since one of the most exotic and exciting signings in Premier League history… … unless you asked Stuart Pearce.

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29 years ago at the Euros: WHAT A FUCKING GOAL, SON.

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It’s 35 years since a young Italian glided across the grass, leaving defenders in his wake, and scored one of the most iconic goals in World Cup history. Roberto Baggio. You sweet, sweet prince.

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It’s Vincenzo Montella’s birthday. You remember him. Left peg like Da Vinci’s paintbrush.

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It’s the anniversary of this tremendous Trifon Ivanov set piece at Euro 96. So satisfying for a coach when all that hard work on the training ground pays off.

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33 years ago at the Euros: “Brolin, Dahlin, Brolin... BRILLIANT.” The poetic Barry Davies at his finest. Sometimes less is more.

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It’s the anniversary of this Diana Ross disaster from the penalty spot at USA 94. Far too much faffing about in the run-up for me, Clive. Singing a medley of your greatest hits? Game’s gone.

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DONE DEAL: It’s 28 years since Petit and Overmars arrived at Arsenal. But I think we can all agree that Arsene Wenger’s suit is the big winner in this picture.

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TELLY GOLD: Eamon Dunphy gets out his Etch-A-Sketch and furiously critiques Ireland’s efforts vs Egypt at Italia 90…

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33 years ago at the Euros: “Brolin, Dahlin, Brolin... BRILLIANT.” The poetic Barry Davies at his finest. Sometimes less is more.

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29 years ago at Euro 96: Jurgen Klinsmann added another glorious goal to his collection. Wunderbar.

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When We Were Kings.

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It’s 21 years since the great Henrik Larsson soared like a fucking golden eagle vs Bulgaria. Diving headers are a thing of true beauty.

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It’s the anniversary of one of the all-time great headed goals. Brilliant Jared Borgetti vs Italy, 2002. Facing away from Buffon, with the mighty Maldini behind him, he’s got no business scoring from there.

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It’s Pat Jennings’ birthday today. You remember him. Legendary keeper with Northern Ireland, Spurs and Arsenal. But even the big man couldn’t stop Tony the Tiger…

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It’s the anniversary of one of the most under-appreciated passes of the 90s. Roberto Baggio vs Chile at World Cup 98. On the volley from a raking long ball forward, the Divine Ponytail rolls it perfectly into the path of Christian Vieri...

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34 years ago in Stuttgart: “Galvin putting it across. Miskick by Sansom. In goes Aldridge. AND HOUGHTON! ONE-NIL!”

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41 years ago in the Macarana: John Barnes gets the ball vs the Brazilian defence and says: “Fuck it. I fancy a run at these...”

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35 years ago today: Some Barry Davies brilliance and a Sicilian supersub becomes an Italian icon at World Cup 90. “SCHILLACIIIIIIIIII!”

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It’s the anniversary of one of the most under-appreciated passes of the 90s. Roberto Baggio vs Chile at World Cup 98. On the volley from a raking long ball forward, the Divine Ponytail rolls it perfectly into the path of Christian Vieri...

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39 years ago today: England must beat Poland to reach the next round of the World Cup. Gary Lineker nicks a first-half treble to save Bobby Robson’s men in Mexico. Goals: 3 Total distance: 18 yards Fox in the box: ✅

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On David Platt’s birthday, a reminder that he loves a Big Mac, that lad.

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41 years ago in the Macarana: John Barnes gets the ball vs the Brazilian defence and says: “Fuck it. I fancy a run at these...”

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35 years ago today: Some Barry Davies brilliance and a Sicilian supersub becomes an Italian icon at World Cup 90. “SCHILLACIIIIIIIIII!”

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It’s Noah Hickey’s birthday. You remember him. Forward. New Zealand. And the man responsible for 50% of Nick Hancock’s VHS sales. Nobody likes a smart arse, son.

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35 years ago today: After Claudio Caniggia scorches past two of his teammates, Cameroon’s enforcer Big Benjamin Massing vows to take his vengeance…

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Francesco Totti, 48 years old but still with magic in his boots, has just done this. THE KING IS ALIVE.

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Diego Maradona before kick-off vs Cameroon 35 years ago today. The calm before the storm.

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35 years ago today: After Claudio Caniggia scorches past two of his teammates, Cameroon’s enforcer Big Benjamin Massing vows to take his vengeance…

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23 years ago in the Sapporo Dome: Argentina, the World Cup, and a moment of redemption for England’s captain. 💬”Hold the cups and the glasses back home. You can smash them now... BECKHAM HAS SCORED FOR ENGLAND!”

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The King of the Thunderbastards celebrates his 59th birthday today. Arise, Lord Tony of Yeboah. We are your humble servants…

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