Bobby Moore lifting Jules Rimet and penalty heartache – England’s major finals
England will contest their fifth major football final on Sunday.
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Uwe Seeler, Former West Germany Captain, Dies At The Age Of 85
Uwe Seeler, one of the iconic figures of post-war German football and who skippered West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final, has died at the age of 85, officials said Thursday. "Hamburg mourns Uwe Seeler. He was the first top scorer in the Bundesliga. He has now died surrounded by his loved ones," said a statement by the municipality of Hamburg, the city where he spent his club career. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also commented on Twitter: "He was a role model for many, we will miss him," he said.
Uwe Seeler: Hamburg hero who captained West Germany in 1966 World Cup final
Shoulders slumped and head bowed, Uwe Seeler appeared disconsolate as he trudged off the Wembley turf at the end of the 1966 World Cup final.
Tammy Abraham: Jose Mourinho and Gareth Southgate both back their man
England haven't taken an overseas-based player to the World Cup since David Beckham and Owen Hargreaves in 2006.
Connor Goldson won't see Rangers title numbers 56 and 57 even if he stays at Ibrox until he's 40 - Hotline
Another tale of World Cup woe for Scotland.
Connor Goldson won't see Rangers title numbers 56 and 57 even if he stays at Ibrox until he's 40 - Hotline
Another tale of World Cup woe for Scotland.
Footballers search for memorabilia after Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sells for £7m
Famous footballers and their families were searching for their memorabilia today after the world record £7.1million sale of Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” shirt.
Malcolm Allison, el heterodoxo del Manchester City
Mediados los sesenta, el Manchester City estaba en horas muy bajas. Descendido a Segunda en 1963, Maine Road registró un récord negativo de 8.015 espectadores en enero de 1965 ante el Swindon Town. Había que hacer algo y ese algo fue contratar a Joe Mercer, un mánager de bien ganado prestigio en el Aston Villa. Su padre había sido jugador, inutilizado por inhalación de gases en el frente durante la I Guerra Mundial. Él fue futbolista igualmente y sargento mayor en la II Guerra Mundial. Le retiró una fractura de pierna ya con 40 años. Fue 26 veces internacional.