On This Day: Messi missed out on Puskas award; Arsenal got first win over Barca

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On This Day in 1994 - Juventus winger Bernardeschi was born

He began his playing career with Atletico Carrara and Polisportiva Ponzano. In 2003, he moved to the Fiorentina youth system, where he spent 10 years, before spending one season on loan at Crotone during the 2013–14 season. He returned to Fiorentina the following season. In July 2017, he was sold to Juventus.

At international level, he has represented Italy at youth level, making his senior debut in 2016, and was a member of the nation's squad at UEFA Euro 2016.

His nickname is Brunelleschi, after the famous architect, for his technique and elegance on the pitch.

On This Day in 1986 - Atletico captain Godin was born

Godin is an Uruguayan professional footballer who captains both Spanish club Atlético Madrid and the Uruguay national team as a central defender.

He spent most of his professional career in Spain, representing Villarreal and Atlético Madrid and winning seven major titles with the latter, including the La Liga title in the 2013–14 season. An Uruguay international since 2005, Godín appeared for the country at three World Cups and four Copa América tournaments, winning the 2011 edition of the latter competition.

On This Day in 2016 - Malaysian Subri scored a free-kick goal that beat Messi & Neymar to Puskas Award

Mohd Faiz bin Subri (born 8 November 1987) is a Malaysian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Malaysia Premier League side Penang. Faiz is well-known for his free-kick goal which won him the 2016 FIFA Puskás Award.

On this day in 2011 - Arsenal beat Guardiola's Barcelona 2-1 in Champions League  

Andrey Arshavin and Robin van Persie gave Arsenal their first-ever victory over Barcelona in another UEFA Champions League classic between the two European heavyweights.

The Gunners were on the ropes at half-time in the first leg of their last-16 showdown at Emirates Stadium as they trailed to David Villa's 26th-minute opener but ended the match very much in the ascendancy against the tournament favourites.

Barca could have had more than just a one-goal lead at the break but paid the price for taking their foot off the gas following the interval with Arsene Wenger's men going toe-to-toe with the Catalan giants in a genuine football feast.

On This Day in 2004 - Liverpool legend Michael Owen scored his 150th goal with Red's kit

Michael James Owen (born 14 December 1979) is an English former footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, as well as for the England national team. Since retiring from football, he has become a racehorse breeder and owner.

He scored his 150th goal in the fifth round of the FA Cup that played in Anfield with a 1-1 draw against Portsmouth.

On This Day in 2018 - Giroud scored his first goal for Chelsea

Olivier Giroud was "relieved" to get off the mark for Chelsea as he scored his first goal and got two assists in a 4-0 FA Cup hammering of Hull City.

The Frenchman joined Chelsea for £18 million from Arsenal in January and failed to score in his first couple of appearances against Watford and West Brom in the Premier league.

But he ended that wait at Stamford Bridge, stabbing home from close range after good play by fellow new arrival Emerson Palmieri, completing the scoring just before half-time in an easy win that books the Blues' place in the quarter-finals.