This week’s Greatest Goal comes from the opening match of the 1994 World Cup in America. The hosts were trailing 1-0 to Switzerland at the Pontiac Silverdome, thanks to a goal from Georges Bregy in the 39th minute. The Swiss were managed by future England manager Roy Hodgson and neither side were expected to do […]
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Iconic Moments in Football No.77
This week’s ‘Iconic Moment’ comes from the 1994 World Cup in A Second Round match between Brazil and host nation the United States of America. USA had lost all three of their group matches in the previous World Cup in Italy but had done better this time around in front of their home fans.A win […]
Iconic Moments in Football No.47
This week’s Iconic Moment comes from the 1994 World Cup and it was the goal that knocked out the holders of the competition.West Germany were the winners of the 1990 World Cup and it was the last time that they competed before unifying with East Germany. Two years after their World Cup success, Germany reached […]
Jack Charlton – An obituary
Jack Charlton passed away yesterday at the age of 85. His is best known for being part of the England team who won the World Cup back in 1966, but he also had a successful career in management. In his playing days, Jack was an imposing centre half, who was both feared and respected by […]
On This Day – 5th July
The 1994 World Cup in the USA was to be a hugely disappointing one for Gianfranco Zola.The Italian playmaker had been a spectator for all three of Italy’s group stage games. Zola finally got the nod though in the Second Round in the knockout match against Nigeria as he made his World Cup debut on […]
Iconic Moments in Football No.43
This week’s iconic moment is from the 1994 World Cup in a group stage game between Mexico and the Republic of Ireland. It was both team’s second match of the tournament, with Ireland beating Italy 1-0 and Mexico losing 1-0 to Norway. Italy had beaten Norway 1-0 the day before the Mexico vs Ireland game […]
Iconic Moments in Football No.32
Andres Escobar (number 2) sits on the floor immediately after putting through his own net against hosts USA in the 1994 World Cup On 22nd June 1994, hosts USA faced Colombia in Los Angeles. It was a game that would have such severe consequences, with Colombian Andres Escobar losing his life a few days later. […]