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Puskas scored a first half hat-trick for #RealMadrid in the 1962 UEFA European Cup final against #Benfica, but ended up on the losing side in a 5-3 defeat. READ our blog about 'The Galloping Major' 👇 thehexblog.com/2021/11/02/the…

On this day in 1984: The Scottish League Cup final at Hampden is a thriller. Pat Bonner saves Ally McCoist’s extra-time penalty only for the Rangers man to score the rebound to complete his hat-trick and his side’s 3-2 win over Celtic.

Back in 1995 #England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿welcomed #Uruguay 🇺🇾 to Wembley in a friendly ahead of EURO96. The game ended in a stalemate but it will be remembered as the start of the Andy Cole and Teddy Sheringham love affair 🤝

#OnThisDay 1992 Jean-Pierre Papin scored this outrageous goal for France against Belgium 😱⚽️

ALLAN SIMONSEN 🇩🇰 at @FCBarcelona 1979-1982

Johan Cruyff’s Final Season Dutch Footballer of The Year 83/84 ✨

@3Retro_Football Simple but elegant #Mexico86

What was your first football shirt? Answers in the comments below 👇

Happy birthday Wee Archie 🎂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #TartanArmy

Did you know? The original tie that was scheduled months before was eventually dubbed the 'Battle of Belfast' after the game was switched to a friendly at late notice due the referee not being attend due to poor weather. That game finished 2-2 and was a feisty affair but the Irishmen had the last laugh as they won the rescheduled match 2-1.

Back in 1958 #NorthernIreland beat #Italy to successfully qualify for their first World Cup finals after beating the Azzurri at Windsor Park, Belfast. James McIlroy and Wilbur Cush getting the goals for #NornIron 💚

Remembering Johan Cruyff, who sadly passed away ten years ago today Sensational player who revolutionised football ❤️🙏

March, 1989. A young Paul Ince runs the length of Villa Park and scores this Goal of the Season contender. Now that’s a celebration. Quick handshake - then on with the game, lads. (👍🎥 @FootballInT80s)

Ronnie Whelan made his #Ireland debut against #Czechoslavakia back in 1981. He made 53 appearances for #Eire scoring these 3 goals, the second one is pure class 🫡 🇮🇪🍀

It’s 38 years today since one of the greatest team goals ever seen at Wembley, from John Bosman against England. Here the Dutch are in complete control until the chance finally arrives, with quick passing & brilliant movement throughout. Total Football.

Classic #England Kit Launch Tim Flowers, Alan Shearer, Graeme Le Saux and David Seaman model the new home kit ahead of EURO96 #ThreeLions 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

When Roberto Baggio scored this brilliant free-kick against Dortmund.

#OnThisDay 1996 Julian Dicks was on the scoresheet with this screamer as West Ham beat Manchester City 4-2. What a strike! #WHUFC ⚽️

Back in 1970 #ManchesterCity lifted the League Cup for the first time. Since then they've lifted the cup on eight more occasions making them the second most successful team in League Cup history. Which player has scored the most League Cup goals for #MCFC?

Back in the day, when you won the League Cup at Wembley or even the FA Cup, the celebrations were always civilised. Today you just know it’s going to be over the top. #ARSMCI #CarabaoCup

JOHN BARTON played as a right-back for @Everton between 1979 and 1983. He was signed from non-league @WorcesterCityFc in November 1978. Barton made 20 league appearances for the Toffees 📷1980