Hereford United Shock Newcastle in the FA Cup
5 February 1972
Ronnie Radford helped non-league Hereford United beat Newcastle United in 1972.
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The FA Trophy Gives Non-League Clubs Their Own Wembley Dream
1969
The FA Trophy was introduced in 1969 for clubs outside the Football League.
Read Full Story →North Korea Stun Italy at the 1966 World Cup
19 July 1966
North Korea defeated Italy 1–0 at Ayresome Park in the 1966 World Cup.
Read Full Story →Geoff Hurst's Historic World Cup Hat-Trick
30 July 1966
Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick as England defeated West Germany 4–2 in the 1966 World Cup Final.
Read Full Story →The Dog Who Found the World Cup
1966
The stolen Jules Rimet Trophy was discovered by a dog called Pickles shortly before the 1966 World Cup.
Read Full Story →Stanley Matthews: The Wizard of the Dribble
1965
Stanley Matthews was still playing top-flight football in his fifties.
Read Full Story →Lev Yashin: The Black Spider
1963
Lev Yashin remains the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d’Or.
Read Full Story →Pelé Becomes the Youngest World Cup Final Goalscorer
29 June 1958
At just 17 years old, Pelé scored twice as Brazil defeated Sweden 5–2 in the 1958 World Cup Final.
Read Full Story →Bert Trautmann: Courage Beyond the Goal Line
5 May 1956
Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann finished the 1956 FA Cup final despite a serious neck injury.
Read Full Story →The Miracle of Bern
4 July 1954
West Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 to win the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
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