There was a peculiarity in the 1950 World Cup where several countries pulled out of the competition, leaving just Uruguay and Bolivia as the only sides in Group 4! India, Scotland and Turkey qualified for the fourth World Cup but decided against travelling. India only refused after the draw for the group stage had been […]
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On This Day – 29th June
It can be argued that the 29th June should be forever known as the date that the name of Pele became known across the world.On this day back in 1958, Pele scored twice in Brazil’s 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden in the 1958 World Cup Final. The Brazilian was just 17 years old at the […]
On This Day – 19th June
Pele scores for Brazil against Wales in the 1958 World Cup Quarter Final It has been 62 years since Wales last played in a World Cup. It was on this day back in 1958 that they played in their last game, losing 1-0 to Brazil in the Quarter Final. The 1958 finals in Sweden was […]
The Far Post Header ‘Hall of Fame’ No.8 John Charles
Charles being carried off the pitch by some of his adoring Juventus fans ‘The Gentle Giant’ John Charles was always going to feature in this Hall of Fame. He is considered by many as one the finest British players of all-time. Charles could play as either Centre-Half or up front as a Centre Forward, equally […]
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