In the annals of football history, certain matches transcend mere sport to become enduring legends, not always for the right reasons. One such match, forever etched in football lore, is the infamous encounter between Austria and Germany during the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Gijón, Spain. What transpired on that fateful day continues to evoke […]
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England fans enjoy watching the Three Lions take part in the 1982 World Cup finals held in Spain. Ron Greenwood’s England returned home from the 1982 World Cup finals an unbeaten side, having conceded just one goal in the five games they played. The tournament was eventually won by Italy, who defeated West Germany 3–1 in the final. […]
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Somewhere in my parents sparse collection of family photos, there’s a snap of me aged 6 in our back garden, in that most traditional of football poses; arms folded, one foot resting assuredly on a ball, sternly but proudly staring at the camera. I’d just been given my first England kit and I wanted this […]
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