Football On This Day

What happened this day in football history?

• 👑 OTD in 2019, Dani Alves became 1st player in history to win 40 trophies 🏆

• 👑 OTD in 2019, Dani Alves became 1st player in history to win 40 trophies 🏆

• OTD in 2007, Liverpool signed 'El Nino' Torres from Atletico for £20m 🔴

• OTD in 2007, Liverpool signed 'El Nino' Torres from Atletico for £20m 🔴

• On this day in 2017, Liverpool signed Mohamed Salah from Roma for £34m

• Captain, legend, manager! Happy 42nd birthday to Chelsea's top scorer Lampard 🎂

• Happy Birthday to Arsenal's main man Aubameyang who turns 31 today! 🎉

• 1 of only 3 managers to have won 3 UCL! Happy 61st birthday to Ancelotti 🎂

• The future belongs to him! Happy 21st birthday to Milan forward Leao 🎂

• Happy 36th birthday to former Barca & Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano 🎉

• On this day in 2009, Real Madrid signed Kaka from AC Milan for a reported £60m

• OTD in 2013, Man City signed Fernandinho from Shakhtar for a fee of £34m

• OTD in 2015, Barcelona beat Juventus to win the 5th Champions League title 🏆

• The Blues' best signing? OTD in 2012, Chelsea signed Hazard from Lille for £32m

• Netherlands' top scorer! OTD in 2005, Van Persie made his national team debut

• On this day in 2013, Neymar was unveiled as a new Barcelona player at Camp Nou

• OTD in 2017, Madrid became first team in the UCL era to win back-to-back titles

• Happy 28th birthday to Gotze who scored the winning goal in the 2014 WC Final

• 128 years of highs and lows! Happy birthday to Liverpool Football Club 🔴

• On this day 20 years ago, Chelsea signed their former No.9 Hasselbaink

• Dortmund's captain & legend! Happy birthday to Marco Reus who turns 31 today 🎂

• The coach who won 1st UCL title for Chelsea! Happy 50th birthday to Di Matteo 🎂

• Happy 39th birthday to former Arsenal striker Andrey Arshavin! 🎂

• OTD in 2019, Hazard played his last game for Blues in their 4-1 win in UEL final

• Get faster and complete more dribbles! Happy 25th birthday to Pepe 🎂

• 4 times La Liga winner! OTD in 2005, Figo played his final game at Real Madrid

• Reds' silent fortress! OTD in 2018, Liverpool announced the signing of Fabinho

• OTD in 2010, Jose Mourinho was appointed as Real Madrid manager

• Happy birthday to Arsenal striker Lacazette who turns 29 today! 🎂

• OTD in 2016, Mourinho became Man Utd manager and won three trophies later on

• A true Man Utd and football hero! OTD in 1909, Sir Matt Busby was born ❤️

• OTD in 2004, Mourinho led Porto to UCL glory after beating Monaco 3-0

• Happy birthday to Juventus winger Cuadrado who turns 32 today! 🎂

• OTD in 2019, Messi became 1st player to win European Golden Shoe for 6th time

• OTD in 1999, Solskjaer scored THAT winner in UCL final as Man Utd won the treble

• OTD in 2018, CR7 played last game at Madrid as Galacticos won 3rd consecutive CL

• OTD in 2013, Bayern claimed UCL to became 1st German side to achieve the treble

• OTD in 2005, 'The Miracle of Istanbul' happened as Liverpool made history

• 📆 ​OTD in 2018, Emery appointed manager of Arsenal following Wenger departure

• OTD in 2010, Mou's Inter claimed UCL title to become 6th club to win the treble

• A warrior in midfield! Happy birthday to Arturo Vidal who turns 33 today 🎂

• 14 trophies in 6 years! OTD in 2014, Barcelona unveiled new signing Ter Stegen

• Happy birthday to Bayern wonderkid Zirkzee who turns 19 today! 🎂

• 5-time EPL winner & 3-time Serie A winner! Happy 39th birthday to Evra 🎂

• Get back to your best form! Happy 23rd birthday to Ousmane Dembele 🎂

• OTD in 2004, Arsenal became 'The Invincibles' after finishing PL season unbeaten

• A true legend! OTD in 2019, Roma announced De Rossi would be leaving the club

• PSG's future captain! Happy birthday to Marquinhos who turns 26 today 🎂

• Do you miss him? OTD last year, Valencia made his final appearance at Man Utd

• Happy 23rd birthday of Barca's young midfield maestro Frenkie de Jong! 🎂

• OTD in 2019, Aubameyang, Mane & Salah shared PL Golden Boot with 22 goals

• OTD in 2019, TAA became 1st PL defender to deliver 12 assists in a single season

• Happy 32nd birthday to Liverpool's midfield maestro, Adam Lallana! 🎂

• OTD in 2018, De Gea won PL Golden Glove award after keeping 18 clean sheets

• OTD in 2009, Ronaldo scored his final goal for Man Utd in a 2-0 win over City

• Happy 51st birthday to 3-time Premier League winner, the Iceman, Bergkamp! 🎂

• OTD in 2013, Sir Alex Ferguson announced Utd exit with 38 trophies in 26 years

• Happy 50th birthday to Spain manager Luis Enrique! 🎂

• Happy 37th birthday to the only footballer to win 40 trophies, Dani Alves! 🎉

• Happy 67th Birthday to Graeme Souness, great captain for Liverpool 🎂

• On this day in 2010, Ronaldo scored his first hat-trick for Real Madrid

• OTD in 2012, Messi scored 4 to break record of goals scored in a single season

• OTD in 2019, Xavi announced he would retire from football at end of season

• OTD in 2016, 9-yellow-card Spurs drew with Chelsea in 'Battle of the Bridge'

• OTD in 2005, Chelsea won their 1st Premier League title managed by Mourinho

• Great wall for Barca & Germany! Happy 28th birthday to Ter Stegen 🎂

• OTD in 2018, Sterling provided hat-trick of assists in PL as City set new record

• Greatest ever manager for Atletico? Happy 50th birthday to Diego Simeone 🎉

• Happy 32nd birthday to Champions League and World Cup winner Juan Mata 🎂

• Happy birthday! Atlético celebrate their 117th anniversary as a football club

• OTD in 2013, Lewy became first player to score 4 goals in a UCL semi-final match

• Happy birthday to Super Jan! Spurs centre-back Vertonghen turns 33 today 🎂

• OTD in 2012, Torres scored THAT goal vs Barcelona as Chelsea reached UCL final

• OTD in 2003, Ronaldo Nazario scored hat-trick as Madrid eliminated Utd in UCL

• OTD in 2017, Messi scored his 500th Barca goal & showed his shirt to Madrid fans

• Road to a superstar began! OTD in 2018, Sancho scored his first Bundesliga goal

• OTD in 2013, Suarez avoided red card for biting Ivanovic & scored late equaliser

• Magician at Bernabeu! Happy 28th birthday to Isco 🎂

• OTD in 2019, Juve became 1st top 5 leagues side to win 8 league titles in a row

• OTD in 2010, Mourinho's Inter beat Guardiola's Barca 3-1 in UCL semi-final

• OTD in 2016, Barca thrashed La Coruna 8-0 with Suarez scoring 4 & assisting 3

• On this day in 2018, Wenger announced Arsenal exit after 22 years in charge

• 4 times PL Golden Glove winner! Ex-City goalkeeper Joe Hart turns 33 today 🎂

• A true Brazilian legend! Happy 48th birthday Rivaldo 🎂

• OTD in 2017, 18 y/o Mbappe scored against Dortmund in UCL to break TWO records

• OTD in 2014, Mourinho's 77-game undefeated home record in PL ended by Sunderland

• Where is he heading to? Happy 23rd birthday to Ajax's talent Van de Beek! 🎂

• OTD in 2017, CR7 became 1st player to net 100 UCL goals with a perfect hat-trick

• Happy 30th birthday to Juventus & Poland's world-class goalkeeper Szczesny! 🎂

• Remember his goals in the derby and UCL final? Happy 25th birthday to Origi 🎂

• Only PL club to win a domestic quadruple! Happy 126th birthday to Man City 🎉

• OTD in 2016, Liverpool came from 3-1 down to win 4-3 against Dortmund in UEL

• Future of Chelsea & Denmark's defence! Happy 24th birthday to Christensen 🎂

• An absolute boss at taking free-kicks! Happy 47th birthday to Roberto Carlos 🎂

• Miracle in Rome! OTD in 2018, Roma achieved their 3-0 comeback vs Barcelona

• A 4 times Premier League winning captain! Happy 34th birthday to Kompany 🎂

• The humble African King! Happy 28th birthday to Sadio Mane 🎂

• Man Utd's biggest home win in UCL! OTD in 2007, Utd hammered Roma 7-1 at home

• Road to 35 league titles began! OTD in 1905, Juventus won their 1st Scudetto

• City's best forward of all time? OTD in 2016, Aguero made 200th app for City

• Super Frankie! OTD in 2012, Lampard became 1st midfielder to score 150 PL goals

• Happy 24th birthday to Lo Celso, future of Tottenham & Argentina's midfield! 🎂

• Happy 45th birthday to Liverpool's legend centre-forward Robbie Fowler 🎂

• Recover soon from Coronavirus! Happy 33rd birthday to Matuidi 🎂

• OTD in 2009, Barcelona thrashed Bayern 4-0 at Camp Nou with Messi scoring brace

• OTD in 2018, Utd came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Etihad as Pogba netted a brace

• Happy 37th birthday to 9 times Bundesliga winner Ribery 🎂

• Ohhh Teddy, Teddy! Happy 54th birthday to Man Utd hero Sheringham 🎵

• 🎂 Happy 30th birthday to Pjanic! Do you want him to stay at Juventus?

• Road to 12 trophies began! OTD in 1995, Beckham made his PL debut for Man Utd

• Only player to win UCL with 3 different teams! Happy 44th birthday to Seedorf 🎂

• OTD in 2018, Tottenham beat Chelsea for first time at Stamford in Premier League

• OTD in 2007, Solskjaer scored the last of his 91 Premier League goals

• Happy 21st birthday to Tottenham defender Tanganga! 🎂

• OTD in 2018, Lukaku became 5th-youngest player in PL history to score 100 goals

• Savage! OTD in 2013, Bayern thrashed Hamburg 9-2 with Pizarro scoring 4 times

• Happy 34th birthday to Mr. Last-Minute-Header Sergio Ramos 🎂

• OTD in 2017, a sculpture of CR7 unveiled as Funchal Airport renamed after him

• OTD in 2009, Messi wore Argentina No.10 for first time in a World Cup qualifier

• Long live the king! OTD in 1993, 16-year-old Totti made his debut for Roma 👑

• Happy birthday to 20-year-old Sancho who takes Bundesliga by storm 🎂

• Happy 19th birthday to Arsenal loanee Saliba! Check out his stats in Ligue 1 >>

• OTD in 2001, Klose made his Germany debut & scored 1st of his record 71 goals

• Road to 25 trophies began! On this day in 1998, Xavi made his Barca debut

• 3 times Ballon d'Or winner! OTD in 2016, Barca legend Cruyff passed away

• OTD in 2012, Ronaldo became fastest player to reach 100 goals in La Liga history

• OTD in 2012, 17-year-old Sterling made his professional debut vs Wigan

• OTD in 2019, Moise Kean (19y & 23d) became the 2nd-youngest scorer for Italy

• OTD in 2014, Messi bagged hat-trick to become the leading scorer in El Clasico

• OTD 5 years ago, 'Great Wall' Oblak made his debut for Atletico in La Liga

• Happy 59th birthday to Germany legend Matthaus! 🎂

• OTD in 2015, Harry Kane scored his 1st PL hat-trick in a 4-3 win over Leicester

• Happy 31st birthday to Barca left-back Jordi Alba! 🎂

• OTD in 2012, 24-year-old Messi became Barca's top scorer with 234 goals 🐐

• Enjoy football in prison! Happy 40th birthday to Ronaldinho 🎂

• Happy 29th birthday to Griezmann! Score more goals and win more awards 🎂

• Happy 30th birthday to Argentine centre-back Marcos Rojo! 🎂

• Happy 36th birthday to Spanish Golden Boy Fernando Torres! 🎂

• Play with best form at Chelsea next season! Happy 27th birthday to Ziyech! 🎂

• OTD in 2014, RVP's hat-trick helped Utd achieve a comeback vs Olympiacos in UCL

• Happy 25th birthday to Arsenal right-back Bellerin! 🎂

• 24,000 days ago today, on July 4th 1954, Germany claimed World Cup for 1st time

• Legend of Milan & Italy! Happy 44th birthday to 2006 World Cup winner Nesta 🎂

• OTD in 2007, Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson scored from 87 METRES away

• OTD in 2014, Messi became Barcelona's all-time leading scorer with 233 goals

• OTD in 2011, Madrid beat Lyon to reach UCL quarter-final for 1st time since 2004

• Happy 31st birthday to former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott 🎂

• OTD in 2014, Liverpool beat Utd 3-0 at Old Trafford, Gerrard scored 2 penalties

• OTD in 1900, Juve took to field for 1st time in an official championship game

• Liverpool's future captain? Happy 26th birthday to Andrew Robertson 🎂

• Greatest Chelsea striker of all time? Happy 42nd birthday to Didier Drogba 🎂

• Day of milestone! OTD in 2018, Cech kept his 200th Premier League clean sheet

• Blue is the color, football is the game... Happy 115th birthday of Chelsea! 🎂

• OTD in 2009, Madrid suffered biggest UCL away defeat in 4-0 loss to Liverpool

• Happy 32nd birthday to Barca midfielder Rakitic, get back to your best form! 🎂

• 427 goals in 882 apps! Happy 39th birthday to Cameroon legend Eto'o 🎂

• On this day in 1908, treble winner Inter Milan founded 👑

• OTD 3 years ago, Arsenal humiliated by Bayern in a 10-2 agg loss in UCL

• On this day in 2009, 17 y/o Neymar made his professional debut for Santos 👏

• OTD in 2012, Messi became 1st player in UCL to net 5+ goals in a single game

• On this day in 2014, Ronaldo became Portugal's all-time top scorer 🐐

• Happy 22nd birthday to Demiral, future of Juventus and Turkey's defence! 🎂

• Happy 27th birthday to Fred & Maguire, maintain your good forms at Man Utd! 🎂

• 203 saves in 59 PL apps! Happy 28th birthday to Arsenal steel wall Leno 🎂

• OTD in 1977, 16-year-old Diego Maradona made his debut for Argentina

• It's been 1 year since Kepa refused to be subbed for Chelsea that enraged Sarri

• OTD in 2018, Messi set a La Liga record with his 148th assist, now he has 181

• Bayern's savior in 19/20! Happy 55th birthday to Bayern manager Hansi Flick 🎂

• OTD in 2013, 'Living Legend' Ryan Giggs scored his final PL goal in 2-0 QPR win

• Happy 28th birthday to Casemiro, 'The Tank' in Real Madrid's midfield! 🎂

• OTD in 2008, Torres became the 1st Spanish player to score a PL hat-trick 👏

• Happy 28th birthday to Phil Jones! Share your best pic of him 🎂

• Pride of Algeria! Happy 29th birthday to Man City winger Riyad Mahrez 🎂

• OTD in 2009, Edwin van der Sar recorded his 14th clean sheet in a row in PL

• Italy's 4th all-time top scorer! Happy 53rd birthday to Roberto Baggio 🎂

• 12 times EPL winner! Happy 45th birthday to Man Utd legend Gary Neville 🎂

• Happy 47th birthday to Chelsea & Real Madrid legend Claude Makelele 🎂

• Happy 38th birthday, Adriano! The Emperor was unstoppable on his day 👑

• Happy birthday to Inter defenders Godin & Ranocchia 🎂

• OTD in 2011, Arsenal beat Guardiola's Barca 2-1 at home in CL, Van Persie scored

• Happy 26th birthday to Juventus winger Bernardeschi 🎂

• OTD in 2015, Messi made his 106th assist to be La Liga's all-time assist leader

• A GK with 131 goals! OTD in 1997, Rogerio Ceni scored his 1st goal for Sao Paulo

• Happy 26th birthday to Memphis Depay! Come back stronger from injury 🎂

• Happy 32nd birthday to Man City defender Nicolas Otamendi 🎂

• OTD in 2003, Rooney made his England debut in a 3-1 defeat to Australia

• Happy 25th birthday to Milan Skriniar, new core of Inter's defence 🎂

• Happy 24th birthday to Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira 🎂

• OTD in 2012, Henry scored his final goal for Arsenal with a 90th-min winner 👑

• Colombian striker Falcao turns 34 today, happy birthday, El Tigre! 🎂

• Happy 25th birthday to Naby Keita! Get back into your best form at Liverpool 🎂

• Happy 25th birthday to Joshua Kimmich, the 2nd-most valuable right-back 🎂

• OTD in 2014, Liverpool scored 4 goals in 20 mins to beat Arsenal 5-1 at Anfield

• Happy 28th birthday to Roberto, the man who completed that historic comeback 🎂

• Happy 25th birthday to Bayern midfielder Leon Goretzka 🎂

• OTD in 1999, Solskjaer became 1st player in PL to score 4 goals as a substitute

• IN PICS: From Santos to PSG, Neymar is always shining! Happy birthday 🎂

• OTD 16 years ago, Messi signed his first professional contract with Barca

• Happy 60th birthday to Low, longest-serving current European national coach 🎂

• Happy birthday to Barca defender Gerard Pique and his wife Shakira 💕🎂

• OTD in 2011, Suarez came off bench to score vs Stoke City in his Liverpool debut

• Bursting onto the scene! OTD in 2015, Bellerin scored his 1st goal 🌟

• What a signing! OTD in 2018, Aubameyang joined Arsenal for £56m

• Always a legend, happy birthday to Carragher! 🎂

• Happy 42nd birthday, Juventus legend superGigi! ⚪⚫

• OTD in 2014, the Egyptian king Mohamed Salah joined Chelsea

• Happy birthday, the special one Jose Mourinho! 🌟

• Happy 29th Birthday to the Brazilian champion Alex Sandro! 🎂

• On this day in 2018, Man Utd and Arsenal swapped Mkhitaryan for Sanchez

• First manager to win a sextuple! Happy 49th birthday to you, Pep Guardiola 💖

• 1 year ago today, Messi became first-ever player to score 400 goals in La Liga

• OTD in 2008, Ronaldo scored the 1st of his 56 hat-tricks at Old Trafford 🎩

• OTD in 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo beat Messi to win his 3rd Ballon d'Or

• Future of Germany! Leroy Sane turns 24 today, come back fit soon 🎂

• OTD in 2008, Slovakian centre-back Martin Skrtel signed for Liverpool

• OTD in 2016, Messi became the FIRST player to win 5 Ballon d'Or awards

• Happy 33rd birthday to Leicester City goal machine Jamie Vardy 🎂

• OTD 10 years ago, Messi beat Iniesta & Xavi to win his second Ballon d'Or 🐐

• 15 trophies in 9 years! OTD in 2006, Evra signed for Man Utd 🏆

• OTD in 2006, Del Piero scored a hat-trick to break Juventus' scoring record

• OTD 8 years ago, Henry scored the winning goal vs Leeds on his return to Arsenal

• Happy 42nd birthday to ex-Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso 🎂

• City's best ever player? Happy 34th birthday to 'El Mago' David Silva 🎂

• OTD in 2011, Dalglish was appointed Liverpool manager for the second time 🤝

• OTD in 1997, Carragher made his first of 737 Liverpool appearances

• One of the best LB ever! OTD in 2007, Marcelo made his debut for Real Madrid

• The best is yet to come? Happy 29th birthday to Eden Hazard!

• Gone but never forgotten! OTD 6 years ago, 'Black Pearl' Eusebio passed away

• The Spanish Golden Boy! On this day in 2015, Torres rejoined Atletico Madrid

• Most successful one? OTD in 2016, Zidane appointed Madrid manager for 1st time

• Your favorite memory of him? OTD in 2013, Sturridge joined Reds from Blues

• Today is the 28th birthday of Tottenham goalkeeper Gazzaniga 🎂

• OTD in 1941, Man Utd empire creator Sir Alex Ferguson was born

• 4 years ago today, Messi made his 500th appearance for Barcelona 🐐

• On this day in 2017, Coutinho played his last game at Liverpool

• OTD in 1971, Cruyff became the 1st Dutch international to win Ballon d'Or

• Two years ago today, Liverpool got the greatest Christmas gift - Van Dijk! 🎉

• Happy birthday to captain & goalkeeper Hugo Lloris who turns 33 today!

• OTD in 1937, this goalkeeper stood in thick fog alone for 15 mins on Xmas Day

• 5 times EPL winner! OTD 14 years ago, Vidic joined Man Utd for £7m 🏆

• Happy 27th birthday to Tottenham right-back Aurier 🎂

• OTD in 1968, George Best became the 1st Northern Irish to win the Ballon d'Or

• On this day 30 years ago, Di Stefano won the Super Ballon d’Or

• OTD in 2017, Messi broke Gerd Muller's record for most goals for a single club

• OTD in 2017, Messi did this as Barca beat Madrid 3-0 at Bernabeu

• On this day in 2006, Ronaldo scored 2000th Man Utd goal under Alex Ferguson

• 275 wins & 1 La Liga! 8 years ago today, Simeone became manager of Atletico

• On this day in 1997, 21-year-old Ronaldo Nazario won his first Ballon d'Or

• OTD in 2003, Juventus' legendary midfielder Pavel Nedved won Ballon d'Or

• OTD in 2007, Bendtner created fastest goal scored by a substitute in PL history

• On this day in 1999, Rivaldo beat Beckham & Shevchenko to win Ballon d'Or

• OTD in 2002, 18-year-old Iniesta made his La Liga debut for Barcelona

• OTD in 2013, Bayern won the Club World Cup title to end the year with 5 trophies

• On this day in 2008, Man Utd became the 1st British club to win Club World Cup

• OTD in 2004, Ronaldinho won his first FIFA World Player of the Year award

• Happy 28th birthday to Jorginho, one of the best midfielders for Blues

• Happy 21st birthday to footballing phenomenon Mbappe, it's only the beginning 🎂

• OTD 19 years ago, Luis Figo was crowned the 2000 Ballon d’Or winner

• Happy 32nd birthday, one of the most underrated football stars Benzema 🎂

• 8 Bundesliga titles already! 110 years ago, Borussia Dortmund was founded

• On this day in 2009, Barcelona won a record 6th trophy for the calendar year

• OTD in 2022, this Trophy will be handed out again 🌍🏆

• Happy 21st Birthday, Real Madrid's future starlet Martin Odegaard! 🎂

• Happy 23th birthday to Nigerian defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi 🎂

• Happy 31st birthday to World Cup winner Hummels who's always a solid defender

• A history of passion! On this day 120 years ago, AC Milan was founded

• Happy birthday to one of the most underrated goalkeepers, Navas! 🎂

• OTD in 2011, Kane scored first goal for Spurs and opened his goal account ⭐

• On this day in 1947, Santiago Bernabeu hosted its first match

• 19 years ago today, Messi signed a napkin and the rest is history

• OTD in 2016, Ronaldo won his 4th Ballon d'Or after winning UCL and EURO 2016

• OTD in 2002, Inter & Madrid legend Ronaldo Nazario won his 2nd Ballon d'Or

• OTD in 2004, Benitez's Liverpool lost 1st league Merseyside derby in 68 years

• OTD in 2017, Ronaldo became 1st player to score 50+ goals in 7 consecutive years

• OTD in 2012, Messi broke Gerd Muller's record for most goals in a calendar year

• OTD in 1904, Arsenal beat a Paris XI in friendly by the record score of 26-1

• On this day in 1999, Gerrard scored his first-ever goal for Liverpool

• OTD in 2006, the legendary Ronaldo scored his last ever goal in La Liga 👀

• OTD in 2011, former Brazil captain Socrates passed away...

• OTD in 1991, the first time a third-tier side Peterborough beat Reds since 1959

• OTD in 2008, Ronaldo won 1st Ballon d'Or, he has been in top level 10+ years 🐐

• On this day in 2010, Barcelona smashed Real Madrid 5-0 in a key Clasico clash

• Happy 46th birthday to Wales coach Ryan Giggs who spent his entire career at Utd

• OTD in 1999, Goalkeeper Chilavert scored a hat-trick

• OTD in 2015, Vardy scored for the 11th match in a row to break EPL record 👍

• On this day in 2003, Maldini made his 100th Euro appearance mark

• On this day in 2005, Man Utd European Cup-winning legend George Best passed away

• OTD in 2002, Ballon d'Or winner Figo hit with pig head by fans of ex-club Barca

• OTD in 2009, Tottenham earned their EPL victory record by beating Wigan 9-1

• On this day in 1877, Barca's founding father Joan Gamper was born

• OTD in 2014, Messi replaced Zarra as La Liga's all-time leading goal scorer 👏

• OTD in 2022, World Cup will begin in Qatar, who will win the trophy? 🏆

• On this day in 2015, Barca thrashed Madrid 4-0 without Messi

• Happy birthday to Saul Niguez who turns 25 today! 🎂

• OTD in 2015, Firmino scored his FIRST goal for the Reds 👏

• On this day in 1995, Buffon made his professional debut

• OTD in 2005, Ronaldinho received a standing ovation from the Bernabeu 👏

• On this day 50 years ago, Pele scored his 1,000th career goal at the age of 29

• 16 seasons, 603 apps! Happy 71st Birthday, Man City legend Joe Corrigan 🔵

• Only 8.3s! OTD In 1993, England conceded quickest goal after San Marino scored

• Happy birthday to Nelson Semedo, who is celebrating his 26th birthday today!

• On this day in 2000, David Beckham captained England for the first time

• 55 years ago today, Johan Cruyff made his Ajax debut and marked it with a goal

• OTD in 2006, Marcelo was unveiled at Real Madrid and the rest is history

• OTD in 2008, Ronaldo scored his 100th goal for Red Devils in Man Utd 5-0 Stoke

• Happy birthday to World Cup winner & Barca beast Umtiti who turns 26 today!

• OTD in 1986, Ferguson took charge of his first game as Man Utd manager

• Happy 19th birthday to the future super star Callum Hudson-Odoi 🎂

• One of the classiest Man Utd defenders! Happy 41st birthday to Rio Ferdinand 🎉

• Happy 56th birthday to one of the best players to grace Reds' shirt, John Barnes

• Happy birthday to one of the best goalkeepers David de Gea who turns 29 today 🎂

• OTD in 2013, City beat CSKA 5-2 thanks to a Negredo hattrick and an Aguero brace

• OTD 1 year ago, Ronaldo overtook Selena Gomez as most followed star on Ins 👑

• From prodigy to unbeaten wall! OTD 4 years ago, Donnarumma made his Milan debut

• 184 goals in 257 games so far! OTD in 2014, Suarez made his Barca debut

• He's the Scouser! OTD in 2016, TAA made his debut for Liverpool 🔥

• OTD in 2018, Salah became the fastest man to reach 50 goals for Liverpool

• The streak was over! OTD in 2004, Man Utd ended Arsenal's 49-game unbeaten run

• Happy 34th Birthday to Man Utd & England's all time goal scorer Wayne Rooney!

• OTD in 2010, Ronaldo scores 4 goals in 1 match for the 1st time in his career 🤩

• You can't not love him! OTD in 2016, Kante scored his first goal for Chelsea 💙

• Happy birthday to Pele, the greatest goalscorer of all time turns 79 today

• OTD in 2009, Chelsea swept aside Atletico 4-0 at Stamford Bridge 👍

• Beast from the East, happy birthday to one of Man Utd greatest defenders, Vidic!

• OTD in 2010, Bale tormented European Champions Inter in the San Siro

• La Masia is 40 years old today! Send your best wishes to Barca youth academy

• Happy birthday to former Leicester City manager Ranieri who turns 68 today! 🎂

• A happy birthday to Liverpool legend Ian Rush who turns 58 today!

• OTD in 2002, Rooney scored his first EPL goal at Everton-Arsenal clash

• OTD in 2005, Henry scored twice to become Arsenal's top scorer with 186 goals

• Back in the Premier League soon? Happy 100th birthday, Leeds United! 🎉

• Goal machine! OTD in 2015, Ronaldo overtook Raul as Real Madrid top goalscorer

• Farewell of legend! OTD 2 years ago, Kaka played his last game in career 😭

• OTD in 2004, 17-year-old Messi made La Liga debut and the rest is history

• Happy birthday to 2018 FIFA World Cup winning coach, Didier Deschamps!

• Happy birthday to Bayern manager Niko Kovac who turns 48 today! 🎂

• Not bad? On this day in 2006, John Terry made his goalkeeping debut

• Ten years ago today, David Beckham played his last match for England. Legend!

• Best wishes to Man Utd legend Sir Bobby Charlton on his 82th birthday!

• Happy birthday to Xherdan Shaqiri, who turns 28! 🎉

• Egyptian king! Salah sent his nation into World Cup OTD two years ago 👑

• OTD in 2015, Klopp became manager of Liverpool, not a bad appointment 😉

• Happy Birthday to Arsenal Invincible, 'the invisible wall' Gilberto Silva!

• Happy 46th birthday Milan legend & trophy collector Dida 🎂

• Happy birthday to Diego Costa who turns 31 today!

• Happy birthday to Anfield wonder boy Alexander-Arnold who turns 21 today! 🎂

• Happy 25th birthday to Chelsea's No.1 goalkeeper Kepa! 🎂

• Happy birthday to the one and only Zlatan Ibrahimovic who turns 38 today! 🎂

• Happy 28th Birthday to Bobby Firmino! Wish you can shine on the pitch tonight 🎂

• OTD in 1999, captain Puyol made his debut for the Catalans!

• OTD in 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo made his UCL debut at Man Utd!

• OTD in 1996, 'Le Professeur' Arsene Wenger joined the Gunners! 👏

• The shining light in dark time for Man Utd! Happy 18th birthday to Greenwood 🎉

• Happy 33rd birthday to World Cup winner Giroud! 🎂

• Happy birthday Xhakaboom! Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka is 27 today!

• What a loyal legend! Happy birthday to the multi-record breaking Totti 🎂

• OTD in 1994, Ravanelli scored 5 goals for Juve and made a new record 👍

• OTD in 2015, Lewy scored his 100th Bundesliga goal! 👏

• Ice man! OTD in 1990, Arsenal legend Bergkamp made his Netherlands debut 🇳🇱

• OTD in 2017, Harry Kane scored his first UCL hat-trick! ✨

• OTD in 2015, Milner opened his Liverpool goals account! 👏

• OTD in 2007, Toni Kroos made his Bayern debut in a 5-0 win over Energie Cottbus!

• OTD in 1993, Efan Ekoku became the first player to score 4 goals in a PL match

• OTD in 2011, 18-year-old Varane opened his goal account for Real Madrid! 👏

• How time flies! OTD in 2018, Modric was named The Best FIFA Men's Player 🥇

• OTD in 1992, Man Utd legend David Backham played his first game for Red Devils!

• THE ROCK! Happy birthday to our captain Thiago Silva who turns 35 today 🎂

• OTD in 1994, legend Paul Scholes made his Man Utd debut! 🙌

• The King of Kings Henrik Larsson is celebrating his 48th birthday today! 🎂

• OTD in 2001, Frank Lampard scored his first of many goals for Chelsea! 🔵

• OTD in 2009, Owen scored his famous stoppage-time winner against Man City! 👏

• One year anniversary for Belgium to stay No.1 in FIFA rankings 🎉

• Happy 26th birthday to PSG's World Cup winner Julian Draxler! 🎂🇩🇪

• OTD in 2015, Sonny opened his PL account for Spurs! 🔥

• OTD in 2010, Lewy scored his first Bundesliga goal for BVB! 👏

• Special day for captain! OTD in 2009, Koke made his first-team debut! 🔴⚪

• A year ago today, Fabinho made his debut for the Reds 🔴

• Happy 70th birthday to England's record appearance-maker Peter Shilton!

• OTD in 1999, Thierry Henry scored his first goal for Arsenal ⚽️

• The phenomenon! Happy 43rd birthday to most dangerous striker Ronaldo Nazario 🎉

• Happy birthday to Arsenal icon Sol Campbell who turns 45 today! 🎂

• OTD in 2013, Marquinhos scored his debut goal for PSG!

• OTD in 1997, Asprilla scored 27-min hat-trick as Newcastle beat Barca 3-2 in UCL

• Baller at 18! OTD in 2006, young Aguero scored his first LaLiga goal!

• Happy 66th Birthday to former City boss & West Ham coach Pellegrini 🎂

• OTD 1 year ago, Ronaldo's first SIIIIIII's in Bianconero! 📣🔥⚽

• OTD in 2000, David Trezeguet began his Juve adventure! ⚪️⚫️

• Maradona Good, Pele Better, George Best! OTD in 1963, he made debut at Man Utd

• OTD in 2013, Mesut Ozil marked his Arsenal debut with an assist!

• OTD in 2008, Real Madrid became the first team to tally 5000 goals in La Liga 🥅

• Fast as lightning! Happy 29th birthday to Juve flash Douglas Costa! 🎂

• Happy 46th birthday to World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro! 🇮🇹🎂

• Best Asian footballer? On this day in 2015, Sonny made his Tottenham debut ⚪

• OTD in 1987, Diego Simeone made his official debut as a professional player

• Most underrated midfielder? OTD in 2008, Busquets made La Liga debut in Camp Nou

• Remember THAT celebration? Adebayor went wild against Arsenal OTD 10 years ago

• Where legend bagan! OTD in 1993, Del Piero made Juventus debut

• OTD in 2010, Rafael van der Vaart made his PL debut for Spurs! 👊

• Happy birthday to Franz Beckenbauer, the Kaiser turns 84 today 👑

• OTD in 2008, Theo Walcott became England's youngest hat-trick scorer! 🎩

• Big friendly German! OTD in 2011, Mertesacker made his Arsenal debut

• OTD in 2016, Leroy Sane made his debut for City on Pep's first Manchester derby!

• OTD in 2017, Manchester City hit Liverpool for five 🔥

• Happy Birthday to Oscar! The former Chelsea midfielder turns 28 today 🎉

• Happy birthday to Modric! The current Ballon d'Or holder turns 34 today 🎉

• Captain, legend, symbol... OTD in 2005, 19-year-old Ramos presented by Madrid

• OTD in 2001, Dudek made Liverpool debut & went on to become legend in Istanbul

• Happy 39th birthday to former Inter star Emre! 🎉

• Happy Birthday to former Bayern full-back Rafinha! His heart belongs to Munich

• Happy 51st birthday to World Cup and European Championships winner Dessailly 🎉

• OTD in 1956, 15-year-old Pele scored on his debut for Santos

• OTD in 1995, Higuita made his infamous 'scorpion kick' save against England 🦂

• Wishing many happy returns to Leonardo who turns 50 today! 🎉

• OTD in 1882, Spurs were founded! Many fantastic memories over the years...

• OTD in 2015, Rooney became England's joint top-scorer at tally of 49 goals 🔝

• One-club legend! OTD in 1996, loyal captain Totti scored first goal for Roma

• Happy 26th birthday to EX-Atletico and Belgium forward Yannick Carrasco 🎂🎉

• OTD in 1993, Nigeria beat Ghana 2-1 in an all-African U17 WC final 🏆

• OTD in 2016, Allardyce won his one and only game as England manager

• Happy birthday to Reds' legendary manager Gerard Houllier who turns 72 today! 🎉

• Beginning of history! OTD in 1892, Man City played their first-ever league game

• Happy birthday to Three Lion manager Southgate, who turns 49 today! 🎂

• OTD in 2003, Ronaldinho woke up Camp Nou with La Liga Goal of the Season 🚀

• OTD in 2008, Oliver Kahn played his farewell game at Allianz Arena

• OTD in 2013, Real Madrid unveiled their Welsh dragon Gareth Bale!

• OTD in 2012, Van Persie scored his 100th PL goal in Ferguson's 1000th PL game

• Happy birthday to Bayern midfielder Javi Martinez who turns 31 today! 🎂

• Happy birthday to former Milan striker Alexandre Pato who turns 30 today! 🎉

• Walking quote machine! OTD in 1913, Liverpool legend Bill Shankly was born

• OTD in 1996, David Beckham made his England debut in a 3-0 WCQ win over Moldova

• Best winger at Man Utd? OTD four years ago, Anthony Martial became a Red Devil

• OTD in 2001, Owen's hat-trick gave England an unforgettable 5-1 win in Germany

• OTD in 2013, Real Madrid broke the world transfer record to sign Bale

• Happy 57th birthday to Ruud Gullit, one of the greatest footballers on earth!

• Happy birthday to Cristiano Biraghi who just returned to Inter!

• Captain,trophy collector... OTD in 2005, Ramos began his era at Real Madrid

• Best LB in PL history? OTD in 2006, Blues legend Ashley Cole joined Chelsea! 🔵

• Once a Red, always a Red! Happy birthday to Liverpool Legend Pepe Reina 🔴

• Generational talent! OTD in 2004, Rooney signed for Man Utd

• OTD in 2012, World Cup-winning captain Lloris joined Spurs!

• OTD in 2004, Xabi Alonso & Luis Garcia made their debuts for Liverpool 🔴

• OTD in 2009, Ronaldo scored his 1st goal for Real Madrid on his La Liga debut

• Juve, Inter and ... Milan! OTD in 2010, Zlatan became a Rossonero

• Will he win it again? OTD in 2014, Ronaldo named UEFA Best Player in Europe

• OTD in 2013, Willian joined Chelsea and became a Blue 🔵

• Best Asian player ever? OTD in 2015, Sonny signed for Spurs! 👏

• OTD in 2009 Marco Reus scored his first Bundesliga goal for Monchengladbach 🚀

• OTD in 2011 Man Utd beat Arsenal 8-2 at Old Trafford! What a classic triumph 🔥

• Happy 30th birthday to Chelsea captain Azpilicueta! 🎉

• OTD in 1997, Bergkamp scored his ONLY but sensational hat-trick in PL 💥

• OTD in 2012, Modric joined Real Madrid, story of Ballon d'Or winner started then

• OTD in 2006, Reds unsung hero Kuyt made his debut for Liverpool!

• Kroos & James made debuts OTD in 2014 & still running midfield today for Madrid

• One of the worst signings? OTD in 2014, Liverpool signed Balotelli for £16m

• One of the best strikers in EPL? OTD in 2011, Kane made his debut at Spurs

• Legend! OTD 7 years ago, Marco Reus made his Bundesliga debut for Dortmund

• OTD in 2016, modest, softly-spoken Matip made his debut for Reds! 🔴

• Do you miss the Dutch winger? OTD in 2007, Robben unveiled as a Madrid player

• Tottenham's most reliable one? OTD in 2017, Davinson Sanchez joined Spurs! 👏

• The most underrated midfielder? Carrick made his Man Utd bow 13 years ago today

• OTD in 2008, Kompany was signed for Man City. Do you miss the legendary cap?

• OTD in 2017, Wayne Rooney became the second player to score 200 PL goals

• OTD in 2014, Man City signed their general Otamendi!

• One of the best wingers at Chelsea? OTD in 2015, Pedro became a Blue

• The Captain! The Legend! OTD in 2003, Ronaldo made his senior debut for Portugal

• What a signing! OTD in 2017, Robertson made his debut for Reds 🔴

• The best right-back in La Liga? OTD in 2013, Carvajal made his Madrid debut

• The story of Chelsea legend began: OTD in 2001, Lampard made his Blue debut

• 13 goals in a single World Cup! Happy birthday to France legend Just Fontaine

• On this day 1 year ago, the GOAT started new journey - Ronaldo made Juve debut

• OTD in 1996, Beckham grabbed world headlines with a spectacular goal at Man Utd

• OTD in 2011, Barca beat bitter rivals Real Madrid to take their 10th Supercopa

• OTD in 1997, Phil Masinga's goal sent South Africa to their first World Cup

• When the dream came true! OTD in 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo made his Man Utd debut

• Where an illustrious period started... OTD in 1992, the PL era began 👏🏻

• Start of a phenomenal career! OTD in 2008, Thomas Muller made his Bayern debut

• The child of La Masia came back! OTD in 2011, Barcelona signed Cesc Fabregas

• The King Kun came! OTD in 2011, Aguero made his debut for Man City 👑

• The Special One! OTD in 2004, Mourinho made his coaching debut as Blues manager

• Absolute legend! OTD in 1971, the one and only Kevin Keegan made Liverpool debut

• Super sub! OTD in 2016, Wijnaldum made his debut for Liverpool

• OTD in 1996, Vieira signed for Arsenal...What was your favourite Vieira moment?

• OTD in 2016, Sadio Mane made his Liverpool debut and scored against Arsenal ⚡️

• OTD in 2010, David Silva graced the EPL for the first time in Man City shirt 🔵

• OTD in 2004, Michael Owen swapped boyhood club Liverpool for Real Madrid for £8m

• Super Mario! OTD in 2010, Man City signed Mario Balotelli 4️⃣5️⃣

• OTD in 2011, Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson made his Reds debut ⚽

• Cristiano peaked! OTD in 2017, 1 goal against Barca, 1 red card for diving

• OTD in 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Man Utd. The rest is history... 7️⃣

• OTD in 1970, PSG were founded! Who's your favourite player among them?

• OTD in 2010 Diego Godin was presented to the fans - Best defender at Atleti?

• New midfielder starlet Arthur turns 23 today. Happy birthday! 🎉

• OTD in 2004, Samuel Eto'o joined Barcelona. The rest is a glorious history...

• Happy birthday to Balotelli who turns 29 today 🎂

• OTD in 2014, Real Madrid won their second European Super Cup 🏆 2️⃣ ⚪️

• OTD in 2017, Salah scored his first PL goal for Reds on his debut 👑

• OTD in 2013, Man Utd won first game without Ferguson at the helm since 1986

• OTD in 2007, Fernando Torres made his Liverpool debut

• OTD in 2003 Man City encountered their first rivals at the Etihad

• A new Brazil icon! OTD in 2010, Neymar scored on his international debut 🇧🇷

• The King! OTD in 1977, Sir Kenny Dalglish joined the Reds 🔴

• OTD in 1997, Frank Lampard scored his first one of 177 PL goals

• The king of no-look goals! OTD in 2015, Bobby Firmino made his LFC debut

• Will he leave Old Trafford again? OTD in 2016, Paul Pogba re-joined Man Utd

• Kepa the best keeper? OTD in 2018, Blues signed Kepa for a world record fee

• OTD in 1999, Sami Hyypia made the first of his 464 appearances for the Reds 👏

• Do you miss this Spanish magician? OTD in 2012, Santi Cazorla becomes a Gunner

• Midfield maestro! OTD in 2018, Borussia Dortmund signed Axel Witsel from China

• Peter the legend! OTD in 1991, Man Utd signed Peter Schmeichel

• Most underrated keeper in PL? OTD in 2011, Schmeichel made his Leicester debut!

• Do you miss this genius? OTD in 2003, Joe Cole signed for Chelsea

• The genius shines from that day! OTD in 2001, Ronaldinho made his PSG debut 🤙

• OTD in 2017, Neymar made €222m move to PSG. How much if he returns to Barca?

• Where legend began! OTD in 2010, Ronaldo was given the No.7 shirt at Real Madrid

• OTD in 1999, Thiery Henry became a Gunner, the rest, as they say, is history...

• Happy 35th birthday to Bayern and Germany legend Bastian Schweinsteiger!

• Happy birthday to Nigerian legend Kanu Nwankwo! 🎂

• OTD in 2017, Utd signed Nemanja Matic! Could he be great again under Solskjaer?

• Happy birthday to Italian legend Antonio Conte! 🎂

• OTD in 2006, Carrick joined Utd! 17 trophies in 12 years, what a legend!

• Football lost a legend! OTD in 2009, Sir Bobby Robson sadly passed away

• Football came home! OTD in 1966, England won the World Cup 🏆🦁🦁🦁

• OTD in 1996, Newcastle signed Alan Shearer for a world record fee of £15m

• OTD in 2010, Real Madrid signed trophy collector Sami Khedira from Stuttgart

• OTD in 2009, Man City signed Ivory Coast legend Kolo Toure from Arsenal

• OTD in 1996, Solskjaer joined Man Utd and won the Treble 3 years later 🏆

• Happy birthday to Juventus defender Daniele Rugani! 🎂

• OTD in 2014, UEFA Champions League hero Origi joined the Reds 🔴

• Happy 38th birthday to Carrick! Do Man Utd really miss a captain like him?

• OTD in 2015, Vidal joined Bayern from Juve and spent 3 years at the German giant

• OTD in 2009, Zlatan Ibrahimovic signed for Barcelona and won five trophies

• OTD in 1974, Paisley became manager of LFC and later all-time greatest manager

• OTD in 2006, Cannavaro joined Madrid for just €7m. One of Galacticos' best No.5?

• OTD in 2012, Chelsea signed Oscar. Blues' best No.8 after Lampard?

• OTD in 2014: Drogba re-signed for Chelsea and helped to win 2 titiles of 2014/15

• OTD in 2003, Lehmann joined Arsenal and started his unbeaten debut season

• OTD in 2013, Arsenal 'made a record £40,000,001 bid for Suarez' and then...

• OTD in 2000, Madrid signed Figo from bitter rivals Barca for world record fee

• King of free-kick! OTD in 2010, Man City signed Kolarov from Lazio

• OTD in 2008, Messi wore Barcelona No.10 shirt for 1st time. The rest is GOAT 🐐

• OTD in 2016, Arsenal signed Holding for just £2m. Name a better bargain signing!

• Happy birthday to Mr Duracell, Dirk Kuyt! You will never be forgotten...

• GOAT in Blues history? On this day in 2004, Chelsea signed African king Drogba

• Door-god in new era! OTD last year, Liverpool landed the Great Wall from Roma

• 7 years ago today PSG signed Verratti... What a signing he turned out to be!

• 'I came like a king, left like a legend' - OTD in 2012, Ibrahimovic joined PSG

• Bale turns 30 today! Can Real Madrid's UCL hero get level back in new season?

• How Chelsea suffered from his exit! OTD in 2014, Diego Costa became a Blue

• OTD in 2007, Brazil beat Argentina 3-0 to win the Copa America

• OTD in 2018, France won their 2nd World Cup after beating Croatia 4-2

• A year ago today, Chelsea signed Jorginho from Napoli. Rating this signing

• On this day, Man City signed Silva in 2010, Sterling in 2015 & Walker in 2017

• OTD in 2009, Tevez left Utd to sign for City... Red or blue, What is his colour?

• OTD in 2006, Juventus were relegated from Serie A after Calciopoli scandal

• OTD in 2014, Germany won their 4th World Cup thanks to Gotze's extra-time winner

• OTD in 2015, fairy-maker Claudio Ranieri appointed Leicester City manager

• OTD last year, Shaqiri joined Liverpool. Should he get more chance next season?

• Infinite Andres! OTD in 2010: Iniesta handed Spain first ever World Cup trophy

• OTD in 1991, Malaysia's brightest star Dahari died from ALS at the age of 37

• On this day, Portugal won the Euro 2016 as their 1st major international trophy

• 18 years ago today, Real Madrid signed one of the best players in history... 🐐

• Chelsea's new defensive rock after Terry! OTD in 2017, Rudiger became a Blue

• Best No.9 in the past decade? OTD in 2009: Benzema unveiled as a Madrid player

• OTD in 2006, Zidane head butted Materazzi at WC final - Best angle to review 🎥

• OTD in 2006, Italy beat France on penalties to win their fourth World Cup

• On this day in 2014, Brazil 1-7 Germany. Sometimes home is not safe....

• OTD in 1991, 16-year-old David Beckham signed his first contract with Man Utd

• 5 years ago, we said goodbye to Di Stefano, the Blond Arrow who changed Madrid

• Great start → great future! OTD in 1957, 16-year-old Pele scored on Brazil debut

• 10 years ago today, over 80,000 fans witnessed Ronaldo's presentation at Madrid

• OTD in 2008, Gerard Pique presented at Camp Nou. Best memory on him?

• OTD in 1994, Escobar was murdered after his own goal knocked Colombia out of WC

• Hand of diablo? OTD in 2010, Suarez knocked Ghana out of WC with THIS save

• Most iconic phrases in PL? OTD in 2004, Mourinho self-crowned 'The Special One'

• Greatest signing of all time? OTD in 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid

• OTD in 2008, Torres fired Spain to EURO glory. La Roja's best No.9 this decade?

• Gone but not forgotten... On this day in 2003 we lost Marc-Vivien Foe

• On This Day: Van Basten scored THAT volley; Argentina won their 1st World Cup

• On This Day: The Alien, the GOAT, the truly heaven-sent player came to earth

• On This Day: Zidane & Vieira was born; Rijkaard appointed as Barca coach

• On This Day: Salah signed for Liverpool; Happy birthday to Karius & Rodri 🎂

• On This Day: Happy birthday Chelsea legend Lampard; Panenka penalty was born

• On This Day: The Cruyff turn was born; Italy won 2nd consecutive WC title

• On This Day: Happy birthday to Aubameyang; WC hosts South Korea beat Italy 2-1

• On This Day: Ronaldo hit his 1st World Cup goal; Beckham signed for Real Madrid

• On This Day: UCL-winning manager Klopp was born; Barcelona signed Rakitic

• On This Day: Russia World Cup kicked off; Griezmann committed future to Atletico

• On This Day: Van Persie hit THAT diving header; Real Madrid won 1st European Cup

• On This Day: Lopetegui named Madrid manager; Happy Birthday to Coutinho

• On This Day: UCL three-time winner Ancelotti was born; Van der Sar joined Utd

• On This Day: Liverpool signed skipper Henderson; Messi scored 'Hand of God' goal

• On This Day: Madrid signed Kaka; Man City signed Ederson; Mascherano was born

• On This Day: Banks made 'greatest ever save' from Pele; Happy birthday Cafu

• On This Day: Barca won the 2nd treble; Two legends made their Germany debuts

• On This Day: Cazorla returned to Villarreal; Tiote died after cardiac arrest

• On This Day: Chelsea signed Hazard; Real Madrid beat Castilla to win Copa

• On This Day: Happy birthday Aguerooooooo; The man who changed Madrid passed away

• On This Day: Bayern wrapped up the treble; Barca reached a joint-record 100 pts

• On This Day: Zidane stepped down as Madrid manager; Conte appointed by Juve

• On This Day: Messi destroyed Athletic defence; Liverpool won their 4th UCL

• On This Day: Valverde became Barca coach; Chelsea's only UCL winning boss born

• On This Day: Hazard signed for UCL winner; City trio, Laca & World Cup were born

• On This Day: Ronaldo played last match for Madrid; Solskjaer brought United UCL

• On This Day: Miracle of Istanbul - You Never Walk Alone; Bayern won 5th UCL

• On This Day: Mr 92:48 handed Madrid La Decima; Drogba & Gerrard made swan songs

• On This Day: Bayern & Milan won Champions League titles; Emery took over Arsenal

• On This Day: Barca & Madrid secured UCL titles; Two world-class keepers born

• On This Day: CR7 hit 450th & final goal for Real Madrid; Chelsea won UCL title

• On This Day: David Beckham retired; Milan beat Barcelona 4-0 to their 5th UCL

• On This Day: Barcelona won 2nd UCL title; Arsenal ended 9-year trophy drought

• On This Day: Mane hit fastest EPL hat-trick within 3mins; Atletico won UEL title

• On This Day: Barca & City ended trophy drought; Juve won 5th straight Scudetto

• On This Day: Aguero handed City PL title; Inzaghi, Gattuso & Nesta left Milan

• On This Day: Real Madrid captain Marcelo & Barca new signing De Jong were born

• On This Day: Beckham closed his Man Utd chapter; Iniesta was born

• On This Day: Bergkamp was born; Chelsea ended Arsenal's 21 game unbeaten PL run

• On This Day: Sir Alex Ferguson announced retirement; Spain boss Enrique was born

• On This Day: Gunners had Highbury's last game; Ronaldo scored a 10-min hat-trick

• On This Day: Messi sat down Boateng; Wenger bid emotional farewell to Arsenal 😭

• On This Day: Messi hit 4 in Pep's last home game; CR7 scored a 40-yard free-kick

• On This Day: 31 Torino staff died from Superga disaster; Fabregas was born

• On This Day: Chelsea secured EPL title; Liverpool reached UCL final in Istanbul

• On This Day: Barca thrashed Madrid 6-2; Milan beat Utd 3-0 to reach UCL final

• On This Day: Messi scored first Barca goal; Madrid eliminated Barca in UCL semis

• On This Day: Chelsea won first championship for 50 years; Ter Stegen was born

• On This Day: Ronaldo became Europe's top scorer; Liverpool won 1st league title

• On This Day: ​Inter reached UCL final despite defeat to Barca; Simeone was born

• On This Day: Pep & Iniesta confirmed Barca exit; Gerrard slipped against Chelsea

• On This Day: Atletico was founded; Modric joined Tottenham; Man Utd got the name

• On This Day: Vilanova died; Cruyff was born; 'Invincibles' Arsenal won PL

• On This Day: Lewy hit 4 goals to thrash Madrid; Chelsea knocked Barca out of UCL

• On This Day: Bayern wrecked Barca 4-0 in UCL; Messi sent his regards vs Madrid

• On This Day: Man Utd won 20th league title but sacked Moyes exactly a year later

• On This Day: Suarez bit Ivanovic; Arshavin hit 4 goals in Arsenal 4-4 Liverpool

• On This Day: Madrid beat Barca to win Copa; Wenger said goodbye to Arsenal

• On This Day: Happy birthday to you, the Barca & Brazil legend Rivaldo 🎂

• On This Day: Messi replicated Maradona masterpiece; Chelsea shocked Barca in UCL

• On This Day: Messi reached his 500-goal milestone for Barcelona and Argentina

• On This Day: Bale owned Bartra down the line to win the Copa del Rey final

• On This Day: 96 fans died in Hillsborough disaster - You Will Never Walk Alone!

• On This Day: Lovren's winner sent Liverpool incredible Dortmund comeback in UEL

• On This Day: Happy birthday to you, Barca & Spain 'born leader' Carles Puyol

• On This Day: Juve won 3-0 over Barca; Australia broke record with 31-0 scoreline

• On This Day: Ronaldo hit 1st UCL goal; Roma beat Barca to finish great comeback

• On This Day: 'Reds God' Fowler was born; Henry scored hat-trick vs Liverpool

• On This Day: Barca thrashed Bayern 4-0; Ronaldo hit 300th goal for Real Madrid

• On This Day: Deportivo beat Milan to seal great comeback; Happy birthday Ribery!

• On This Day: Messi scored FOUR goals past Arsenal in UCL

• On This Day: Macheda scored on his Man Utd debut; Schalke thrashed Inter 5-2

• On This Day: Liverpool beat City 3-0; Beloved late Leicester boss Vichai born

• On This Day: Man City star Gabriel Jesus was born; Fowler 'took drugs' on pitch

• On This Day: Beckham made his EPL debut; Real Madrid legend Puskas was born

• On This Day: Diaby scored first Arsenal goal; Pirlo assisted Baggio to fine goal

• On This Day: Arsenal drew 2-2 with Barca; Crouch scored first EPL hat-trick

• On This Day: Real Madrid & Spain captain Sergio Ramos was born, Happy Birthday!

• On This Day: World champion Kante was born; Ronaldo statue unveiled

• On This Day: Messi wore Argentina No.10 kit for 1st time; Totti made Roma debut

• On This Day: Manuel Neuer was born; Scholes bagged 1st & only England hat-trick

• On This Day: Beckham reached 100th England cap; Paisley won last trophy for Reds

• On This Day: Dutch football legend Cruyff passed away; Xavi made his Barca debut

• On This Day: Messi bagged hat-trick vs Madrid to become Clasico leading scorer

• On This Day: Pogba made France debut; Chelsea beat Arsenal 6-0 in DRAMATIC game

• On This Day: Happy Birthday to Ronaldinho, Griezmann, Matthaus, Alba & Koeman!

• On This Day: 'El Nino' Fernando Torres born; 'Black Spider' Yashin passed away

• On This Day: Ronaldo surpasses Best's best record; Milan legend Nesta was born

• On This Day: Juve knocked out of UEL by Fulham; Happy 100th birthday to Valencia

• On This Day: Salah netted FOUR in 5-0 rout; Spurs keeper scored 87-METRE missile

• On This Day: Marcelo scored 1st goal in UCL; Gerrard kissed Man Utd goodbye

• On This Day: Liverpool was founded; France and Man Utd star Pogba was born

• On This Day: Messi scored his 100th UCL goal; Liverpool conquered Old Trafford

• On This Day: Gerrard scored hat-trick vs Everton; Gomez netted four for Bayern

• On This Day: Fletcher made his Man Utd debut; Lampard scored 4 goals in one game

• On This Day: Blues legend Drogba was born; Cech 1st to reach 200 PL clean sheets

• On This Day: Messi scored the first of his 44 hat-tricks; Chelsea was founded

• On This Day: Treble winners Inter was founded; Xabi Alonso announced retirement

• On This Day: Barcelona smashed PSG 6-1 to seal LARGEST comeback in UCL history

• On This Day: Messi became the first player to score FIVE goals in one UCL game

• On This Day: Real Madrid was founded; Liverpool's Kuyt scored hat-trick vs Utd

• On This Day: Griezmann made his France debut; Torres netted brilliant hat-trick

• On This Day: Astori passed away; Man Utd legend Andy Cole scored 5 in a 9-0 win

• On This Day: CR7 scored 300th goal in La Liga; Liverpool won Merseyside Derby

• On This Day: Giggs made Man Utd debut; Liverpool & Man City both won EFL Cup

• On This Day: Modric made Croatia debut vs Argentina as 19 y/o Messi netted brace

• On This Day: Rashford scored brace in 3 minutes vs Arsenal on his PL debut

• On This Day: Bayern was founded, Ramsey broke leg & Mou won 1st title for Blues

• On This Day: 'Baby-faced Assassin' Solskjaer was born; Arsenal smashed Spurs 5-2

• On This Day: Liverpool & Man City won EFL Cup; Milan keeper Donnarumma was born

• On This Day: Messi set LaLiga assists record; Ronaldo made Portugal U15 debut

• On This Day: Messi scored Barca 10000th goal; Mou 9-year unbeaten home run began

• On This Day: De Gea went superhuman in UCL; Dalglish resigned as Reds manager

• On This Day: Henry dazzled Madrid's Galacticos; Mbappe scored his 1st UCL goal

• On This Day: Terry hit 1st goal for Blues; Walcott scored 100th goal for Arsenal

• On This Day: Utd hosted Liverpool in newly built 'Old' Trafford; Icardi was born

• On This Day: Messi hit 300th league goal; Madrid kept unbeaten in 121 home games

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

• On This Day: Brazilian Kaka got Italian citizenship; Barca star Rafinha was born

• On This Day: Henry scored his final goal for Arsenal; Owen made England debut

• On This Day: Happy 90th birthday to LaLiga; Zidane scored his FIRST goal

• On This Day: Valverde & Gattuso were born; Man Utd fired 81 crosses in ONE game

• On This Day: Barca suffered nightmare; Hazard scored his 1st Chelsea hat-trick

• On This Day: Best scored SIX in one game; Kane took over North London

• On This Day: Gone but never forgotten! The Munich air disaster occurred in 1958

• On This Day: Ronaldo & Neymar were born; Newcastle completed 4-4 draw vs Arsenal

• On This Day: Spurs secured record victory 13-2; Kluivert scored FOUR for Barca

• On This Day: Suarez scored Reds debut goal; Gary Neville announced retirement

• On This Day: Man City announced signing of Guardiola; Batistuta was born

• On This Day: Suarez to Liverpool, Aubameyang to Arsenal & Torres to Chelsea

• On This Day: Coutinho joined Liverpool; Man City signed Laporte

• On This Day: Brazil legend Romario was born; Lee Dixon joined Arsenal

• On This Day: Liverpool smashed FOUR past Everton; Juve legend Buffon was born

• On This Day: Ronaldo scored perfect 10-min hat-trick; Fowler rejoined Liverpool

• On This Day: The Special One was born; Chelsea beat Liverpool to sign Salah

• On This Day: Luis Suarez was born; Ajax won their first Super Cup champions

• On This Day: Hazard sent off for kicking ballboy; Bayern winger Robben was born

• On This Day: Man Utd signed Sanchez from Arsenal in swap deal for Mkhitaryan

• On This Day: Van Persie BROKE A BONE when celebrating; Rooney reached Utd record

• On This Day: Paolo Maldini made his debut for Milan; Theo Walcott joined Arsenal

• On This Day: Cech signed Chelsea contract; Juventus legend Marchisio was born

• On This Day: Guardiola was born; Carragher scored on his full Liverpool debut

• On This Day: Barca motto 'Més que un club' was born; Chelsea wrecked Swansea 6-0

• On This Day: Ronaldinho retired; Bayern appointed Guardiola as coach

• On This Day: Carragher's 500th appearance for Reds & Terry's 200th for Blues

• On This Day: Liverpool ended City unbeaten domestic run; Victor Valdes was born

• On This Day: Barca set new record; Brazilian Ronaldo gave last 2 goals in Europe

• On This Day: Ronaldo scored his first hat-trick as Man Utd smashed Newcastle 6-0

• On This Day: Messi became the first player to win five Ballon d'Ors

• On This Day: Man Utd signed Evra; Chelsea manager Sarri was born

• On This Day: Henry net 1st goal after rejoining Gunners; Arsenal 6-3 Liverpool

• On This Day: Man City star David Silva was born; Carragher made Liverpool debut

• On This Day: Messi won his 4th consecutive Ballon d'Or; Hazard was born

• On This Day: Barca signed 'Brazilian magician' Coutinho; Henry rejoined Arsenal

• On This Day: Eusebio died; Van Dijk's Reds debut & 1st goal; Vidic joined Utd

• On This Day: Zidane appointed Real Madrid manager; Torres rejoined Atletico

• On This Day: Man City 3-0 Liverpool as Milner made his Sky Blues debut

• On This Day: Xavi equalled Barca appearance record; Sturridge joined Liverpool

• On This Day: Giroud scored Puskas-winner scorpion kick; Oscar moved to CSL side

• On This Day: Man Utd legend Ferguson was born; Cruyff won his 2nd Ballon d'Or

• On This Day: Messi made 500th appearance for Barca; Coutinho's last Reds game

• On This Day: Torres scored 50th EPL goal for Reds; Berbatov netted 4 for Spurs

• On This Day: Cruyff won Ballon d'Or; Beckenbauer returned to Bayern as manager

• On This day: Liverpool signed Van Dijk; Milan Knocked Inter out of Coppa Italia

• On This Day: North London stars Ramsey & Lloris born; Van Basten won Ballon d'Or

• On This Day: Vidic joined Utd; German & British troops played during Xmas truce

• On This Day: Di Stefano, Best & Weah won Ballon d'Or; Utd legend Law made debut

• On This Day: Cristiano Ronaldo scored 2000th Man Utd goal under Sir Ferguson

• On This Day: Messi scored 91st goal of a year; Zidane & Nedved won Ballon d'Or

• On This Day: Man Utd & Bayern won CWC title; Iniesta made La Liga debut

• On This Day: Golden Boy Mbappe born; Messi & Suarez fired Barca to 3rd CWC title

• On This Day: Barca won 6th trophy for calendar year; Benzema born; BVB founded

• On This Day: 2022 WC final to be held; Arsenal suffered last loss in 2001-02

• On This Day: Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea; Kaka announced his retirement

• On This Day: AC Milan was founded; Madrid won 2nd-straight Club World Cup title

• On This Day: Ronaldo scored his 500th club goal; Kane netted 1st goal for Spurs

• On This Day: Bernabeu hosted first Madrid match, Ballon d'Or winner Owen born

• On This Day: Messi & Eto'o settled Pep's 1st Clasico; Shevchenko won Ballon d'Or

• On This Day: Ronaldo won his 4th Ballon d'Or; Real Madrid smashed Barca 4-1

• On This Day: Neymar scored debut goal in UCL; Arsenal played their 1st-ever game

• On This Day: Salah scored THAT GOAL which defeated Ronaldo to the Puskas Award

• On This Day: Messi broke Gerd Muller's record for most goals in a calendar year

• On This Day: Gerrard kickstarted Miracle of Istanbul, Barca played 1st-ever game

• On This Day: Ronaldo won 5th Ballon d'Or, Messi made UCL debut

• On This Day: Ballon d'Or was 'robbed' by Barca - Messi, Iniesta & Xavi nominated

• On This Day: Gerrard scored first Liverpool goal, Arsenal won 26-1 over Paris XI

• On This Day: Ronaldo vs Zidane, Europe vs World; Bergkamp made a GOAT assist

• On This Day: Happy Birthday to David Villa; Sanchez hat-trick thrashed West Ham

• On This Day: Fabregas the youngest Arsenal scorer; North London Derby in 2006

• On This Day: Messi won his 1st Ballon d'Or; Shankly appointed Liverpool manager

• On This Day: Utd 0-4 West Ham; Birthday of 'the greatest Messi admirer' Lineker

• On This Day: FC Barcelona was founded; The Catalans smashed Real Madrid 5-0

• On This Day: 71 people tragically lost their lives in Chapecoense air disaster

• On This Day: Henry got his only UCL hat-trick; Berbatov scored FIVE for Man Utd

• On This Day: King Cantona signed for Man Utd; Danny 'WelPele' was born

• On This Day: Arsenal smashed Inter 5-1; Aguero hat-trick helped City beat Bayern

• On This Day: Suarez banned for biting opponent; Gerrard announced retirement

• On This Day: Ballon d'Or winner Figo hit with pig head by ex-club Barca's fans

• On This Day: Messi set La Liga 253-goal record; Spurs smashed Wigan 9-1

• On This Day: Barca thrashed Madrid 4-0; England missed Euro 2008 Finals