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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The last time that Germany hosted the UEFA European Championships was back in 1988. This tournament is particularly memorable for the Netherlands’ first major international triumph. The Dutch team, led by coach Rinus Michels and featuring stars like Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, and Frank Rijkaard, showcased a blend of tactical brilliance and individual flair. […]
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The final of the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico between Argentina and West Germany was a classic encounter that will live long in the memory. The South Americans captained by their talismanic figure of Diego Maradona extending their lead early into the second half courtesy of goals from Jose Brown and Jorge Valdano to […]
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We all have that one World Cup that we remember most fondly, whether it be the first World Cup you truly remember while growing up or the one tournament that captured your imagination because of the pure football on show we all have that summer of football that we can call our own. If you […]
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The quarter final of the Mexico 1970 World Cup saw an eagerly awaited re-run of the final from 1966. West Germany had qualified for the knock stages after winning all three group games against Peru, Bulgaria and Morocco and therefore topping Group 4. Whereas the Three Lions finished runners up in Group 3 behind Brazil […]
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Wembley Stadium hosted the 1965 European Cup Winners Cup final between England’s 1964 FA Cup winners West Ham United who faced West Germany’s DFB-Pokal Cup winners 1860 Munich. It was the first European final for both sides and 98k supporters packed out the Empire Stadium as it was called back then. The reach the final […]
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In 1950 Germany was in a mess. The war-torn country was still trying to pick itself up following World War II. Football was slowly re-emerging in the late 1940s, but it took until 1950 for the German football structure to be fully functional, domestically and internationally. The German football association, DFB, officially re-formed on January […]
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The 1974 World Cup final was contested by host nation West Germany and neighbours The Netherlands. Within just 2mins of the game starting and without the Germans actually touching the ball, talented Dutch number 14 Johan Cryuff burst into the German box and was brought down to give Holland an early spot kick which was […]
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Host nation England faced West Germany in the final of the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley. A Geoff Hurst hat-trick was enough to give the Three Lions victory and England lifted the Jules Rimet for the first and only time in their history.
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