Ferenc Puskás begins a new era at Real Madrid after two-year ban
Ferenc Puskás joined Real Madrid in 1958 after his two-year ban from European football expired. Despite concerns over his age and a lengthy absence from the game, the Hungarian forward became one of the greatest players in the club’s history, winning five consecutive La Liga titles and three European Cups.
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FC Barcelona win nine-goal UEFA Super Cup thriller against Sevilla
FC Barcelona claimed a record-equalling fifth UEFA Super Cup with a dramatic 5-4 extra-time victory over Sevilla in Tbilisi. Pedro's 115th-minute winner settled a remarkable contest after Sevilla had fought back from 4-1 down.
Macclesfield v Grimsby halted for 'fowl play'
Football has seen plenty of strange stoppages, but few were as unusual as the moment a Canadian goose interrupted Macclesfield Town’s League Two clash with Grimsby Town in 2018. The bird entered the Moss Rose pitch during the second half, leaving players, officials and supporters watching on as stewards attempted to remove it before the game could continue.
Brechin City end 470-day wait for league victory
After 38 league matches without a victory and 470 days without a win, Brechin City finally ended their drought by beating East Fife 1-0 in Scottish League One. Jordan Sinclair scored the only goal at Glebe Park to secure a long-awaited victory.
Chelsea win the UEFA Super Cup on penalties
Chelsea claimed their second UEFA Super Cup by beating Villarreal 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Windsor Park in Belfast. Hakim Ziyech gave Thomas Tuchel's side the lead before Gerard Moreno equalised for the Europa League holders in the second half. With the scores still level after extra time, Tuchel made the bold decision to replace goalkeeper Edouard Mendy with Kepa Arrizabalaga moments
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