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1890

Scottish Football League Kicks Off

League football arrived in Scotland as the inaugural Scottish Football League season got underway with four fixtures. Renton's Cameron scored the competition's first-ever goal in a 4-1 victory over Celtic at Celtic Park, while Rangers defeated Hearts 5-2, Cambuslang beat Vale of Leven 8-2 and Dumbarton drew 1-1 with Cowlairs.

1981

New Zealand record 13-0 victory

New Zealand recorded the biggest victory in their history by beating Fiji 13-0. Steve Sumner scored six times, while Grant Turner and Brian Turner each netted twice as the All Whites established both their record win and Fiji's heaviest international defeat.

1998

DC United become first US champions of CONCACAF

DC United became the first club from the United States to win the CONCACAF Champions Cup with a 1-0 victory over Toluca in the final. Eddie Pope scored the decisive goal in the 41st minute after goalkeeper Mario Alberran failed to deal with Marco Etcheverry's corner.

2023

England Reach Their First Women’s World Cup Final

England reached the Women’s World Cup final for the first time in history after a memorable 3-1 victory over co-hosts Australia in Sydney. Ella Toone opened the scoring with a superb strike before Sam Kerr’s stunning equaliser levelled the semi-final. Lauren Hemp restored England’s lead, with Alessia Russo sealing a historic victory and setting up a final against Spain.