Events Today
Carl Veart scores the first goal in A-League history
A new era of Australian football began as the first ball was kicked in the Hyundai A-League, 16 months after the final ball had been kicked in the National Soccer League (NSL). In the first games, Adelaide United defeated Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory lost to Central Coast Mariners. Carl Veart made history by scoring the first goal in A-League history when he netted for Adelaide.
Di Maria’s £59.7m move to Manchester United sets new record
Manchester United broke the British transfer record in 2014 by signing Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid for £59.7m. The 26-year-old inherited Manchester United’s famous number seven shirt and said the club was the only team he would have left Real Madrid for. However, his time in England lasted just one season, with Di Maria leaving for Paris Saint-Germain in 2015.
MK Dons stun Manchester United in League Cup giant-killing
MK Dons produced one of the biggest shocks in League Cup history, defeating Manchester United 4-0 at Stadium MK. Will Grigg scored twice before Benik Afobe added two more goals, handing Louis van Gaal a humiliating defeat just weeks into his reign at Old Trafford.