Events Today

1965

The first substitution in Football League history

Keith Peacock made Football League history in 1965 when he became the first substitute used in a league match. The Charlton Athletic forward replaced injured goalkeeper Mike Rose after just 11 minutes against Bolton Wanderers, with full-back John Hewie temporarily taking over in goal before Peacock entered the game.

2020
Europa League Sevilla Fútbol Club 3-2 FC Internazionale Milano

Sevilla win record sixth Europa League title

Sevilla extended their record in the UEFA Europa League by winning the competition for a sixth time after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Inter Milan in Cologne. Luuk de Jong scored twice before Diego Carlos’ spectacular overhead kick deflected in off Romelu Lukaku to seal another European triumph for the Spanish side.

2024

Player sent off after urinating during match

Atletico Awajun striker Sebastián Muñoz received a red card during a Copa Peru play-off match in 2024 after appearing to urinate beside the pitch while waiting to take a corner. Opposition players alerted the referee, who dismissed the forward for unsportsmanlike conduct. The incident occurred during a stoppage while the opposing goalkeeper received treatment.