OTD in 2014, Asisat Oshoala wins Golden Ball and Golden Boot as Nigeria lose to Germany in FIFA Women’s U-20 final (video) On August, 24th 2014 Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala emerged winner of Golden ball and Golden Boot at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Oshoala had an incredible tournament and led Nigeria to the final …
OTD in 2016, Brazil beat Germany 5-4 on penalties to win 1st men’s football Olympic Gold (video) On August 20th, 2016 Brazil beat Germany 5-4 on penalties to win their 1st Gold medal in the men’s football event. Brazil had won all the major tournaments in men’s football at senior and age-grade level except the …
OTD in 2016, Germany beat Sweden 2-1 to win women’s football gold medal (video) On August 19th, 2016, Germany beat Sweden 2-1 to win the Gold medal at the final of the women’s football event. The first half ended goalless with both sides canceling each other out in a very closely contested encounter. Germany would …
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OTD in 1985, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria won the 1st ever FIFA U-16 World Championship (photos/video) On August 11th, 1985 the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria won the inaugural edition of the FIFA U-16 World Championship. The Golden Eaglets were underdogs going into the tournament but recorded several impressive victories to advance to the final. Advertisement …
See why World Cup winner André Schürrle is retiring at just 29 2014 FIIFA World Cup winner with Germany André Schürrle has shocked the world by announcing his retirement on Friday, July 17th. Schürrle’s retirement comes as shock because he is still in the prime of his career at just 29-years-old. He terminated his contract …
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OTD in 2018, Mario Götze scores extra-time winner as Germany beat Messi’s Argentina, 1-0 to win World Cup (video) On July 13th, 2014 Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup. It was the third meeting in the World Cup finals between Germany and Argentina. Argentina led by Diego Maradona beat Germany 3-2 to …
OTD in 2014, FIFA World Cup, Miroslav Klose breaks the World Cup goal scoring record with 16 goals as Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in the semi-finals (video) On July, 8th 2014 Germany produced one of the greatest performances to beat Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals of the World Cup. Brazil were favourites for the World …
OTD in 1996, Germany beat the Czech Republic 2-1 to win UEFA European Championship (video) On June 30th, 1996, Germany beat the Czech Republic 2-1 to win the UEFA European Championship. The game was played at Wembley Stadium, London with a record 73,611 fans in attendance. Advertisement After a goalless first half, it was the …
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OTD in 2008, Spain beat Germany 1-0 to win UEFA European Championship (video) On June 29th, 2008, Spain beat Germany 1-0 to win the UEFA European Championship. The final played at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna had 51,428 fans in attendance. Advertisement The only goal of the game was from Fernando Torres in the 33rd minute as …
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OTD in 1992: Denmark beat Germany 2-0 to be crowned European champions (video) On June 26 1992 Denmark pulled off an upset to beat favourites Germany 2-0 in the UEFA Euro final. The game was played in front of 37,800 fans in attendance at Ullevi, Gothenburg in Sweden. Demark went ahead as early as the …
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