The Holy Water Scandal of the 1990 World Cup
When Argentina (allegedly) spiked Brazil's water at Italia 90.
Articles by Brian Seal
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When the U.S. beat Colombia in the World Cup
On 22 June 1994, the United States got their first taste of victory in a World Cup match in 44 years, beating Colombia 2-1.
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When England got Nevilled in the Euros
Another chapter in the long, long story of England's futility in international tournaments.
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When Mexico tricked El Salvador in the World Cup
This day in football history On 7 June 1970, hosts Mexico defeated El Salvador 4–0 in the World Cup group stage, using a little trickery along the way. Just…
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When a European Championship semifinal was decided by a coin toss
This day in football history On 5 June 1968, a coin toss sent hosts Italy into the European Championship final over the Soviet Union. Italy went on to…
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The 20th anniversary of when Roberto Carlos bent time and space
This day in football history On 3 June 1997, Brazil managed a 1–1 draw with France in the opening match of the Tournoi de France thanks to one…
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When UEFA banned English clubs
This day in football history On 2 June 1985, the governing body of European football, UEFA, banned English clubs from participating in European competitions. UEFA enacted the ban…
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When the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame awarded its first Medal of Honor
This day in football history On 1 June 1998, the United States National Soccer Hall of Fame awarded its first ever Medal of Honor to then-United States Soccer…
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The 50th anniversary of Celtic’s historic European Cup
This day in football history On 25 May 1967, Celtic became the first British club to win the European Cup, beating Inter 2–1 in Lisbon. Notably, 14 of…
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When Hannover won the title with a little help from their shoes
This day in football history On 23 May 1954, Hannover won their second German championship, beating Kaiserslautern 5–1. And they did it with a little tactical advantage in…
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When Marseille won a tainted Ligue 1 title
This day in football history On 20 May 1993, Marseille beat Valenciennes 1–0 to secure their fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title with one match left to play. Later,…
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When shenanigans helped relegate Sunderland
This day in football history On 19 May 1977, Sunderland were controversially relegated out of the English top flight after losing 2–0 away to Everton on the last…