Events Today
Billy Meredith Suspended by The FA for Bribery Attempt
The Football Association suspended Manchester City captain Billy Meredith from the 5 August 1905 until 5 August 1906, after he admitted offering Aston Villa's Alex Leake £10 to help City win a crucial league match. The case became one of the first major corruption scandals in English football.
Mexico Stun Brazil to Win Their First FIFA Trophy
Mexico claimed the first major international trophy in their history by defeating Brazil 4-3 in the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup Final. Miguel Zepeda scored twice before Cuauhtémoc Blanco's brilliant winner sealed a famous victory in front of a jubilant home crowd.
Everton Defeat Their Chilean Namesakes at Goodison Park
Everton hosted Chilean side Everton de Viña del Mar in a unique pre-season friendly at Goodison Park. Goals from Jermaine Beckford and Diniyar Bilyaletdinov secured a 2-0 victory in a match that celebrated the historic links between the two clubs and drew supporters from both sides of the Atlantic.
Manchester City Edge Liverpool to Lift the Community Shield
Manchester City retained the Community Shield after defeating Liverpool 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Wembley. Claudio Bravo saved Georginio Wijnaldum's spot-kick before Gabriel Jesus converted the winner after an entertaining clash between English football's two dominant sides.