Jaap Stam completed a £16.5m transfer from Manchester United to Lazio in 2001, bringing an abrupt end to his hugely successful spell at Old Trafford. Alex Ferguson insisted the move was a football decision, although the timing came shortly after the publication of Stam’s controversial autobiography and amid United’s pursuit of Laurent Blanc.

Roberto Soldado netted four times, including once in his own net, as Valencia's La Liga title challenge got off to a thrilling start with a 4-3 comeback win at home to Racing Santander. The Valencia captain gave his side the lead inside two minutes, reacting quickest to score after a Pablo Hernández effort had been saved. Just five minutes later, however, he headed a Racing Santander corner into h

Liverpool equalled the biggest victory in Premier League history with a stunning 9-0 demolition of newly promoted AFC Bournemouth. Jürgen Klopp’s side had endured a difficult start to the 2022-23 season, but they responded into emphatic fashion. Roberto Firmino registered two goals; while Luis Diaz (2), Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Fabio Carvalho also scored.

Grimsby Town produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2025 Carabao Cup by knocking out Manchester United after a dramatic 12-11 penalty shootout. The Mariners led 2-0 through Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren before Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire rescued United, only for Grimsby to hold their nerve in a marathon shootout to spark wild celebrations at Blundell Park.