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Discover the people, matches and moments that make football such a funny old game.

Roger Milla Dances into World Cup History

1990

Roger Milla became a World Cup icon with Cameroon in 1990.

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Archie Gemmill’s Unforgettable World Cup Goal

11 June 1978

Archie Gemmill scored a brilliant solo goal for Scotland against the Netherlands in 1978.

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The Fastest World Cup Final Goal

7 July 1974

Johan Neeskens scored in the second minute of the 1974 World Cup final.

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Jimmy Greaves: A Natural Goalscorer

Jimmy Greaves scored 357 goals in England’s top flight.

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