Events Today
Hibernian Are Founded in Edinburgh
Hibernian Football Club was founded in Edinburgh during the Daniel O'Connell centenary celebrations. Established by members of the Catholic Young Men's Society with the support of Father Edward Joseph Hannan, the club would grow into one of Scotland's most successful and historic sides.
Pat Jennings Crosses North London to join Arsenal
One of North London's most surprising transfers was completed when Arsenal signed Tottenham Hotspur legend Pat Jennings for £45,000. The Northern Ireland goalkeeper went on to make 327 appearances for the Gunners and helped them win the 1979 FA Cup.
Manchester United Sign "Bargain of the Century" - Peter Schmeichel
Manchester United signed Peter Schmeichel from Brøndby for £505,000 in 1991, a fee later described by Sir Alex Ferguson as the "bargain of the century". The Danish goalkeeper went on to win 15 trophies, including five Premier League titles and the 1999 Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Himself Against Manchester United
Sporting CP defeated Manchester United 3-1 in a pre-season friendly, but the result was overshadowed by an outstanding display from 18-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. His performance reportedly convinced Sir Alex Ferguson to sign him just days later in one of football's most famous transfer stories.
AC Milan Fight Back to Win Supercoppa in Beijing
AC Milan came from behind to beat rivals Internazionale 2-1 at Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium, winning the Supercoppa Italiana for a record sixth time in the competition's first edition to be staged in China.Inter struck first when Wesley Sneijder's free-kick bounced over the line. Zlatan Ibrahimović, headed home, before Kevin-Prince Boateng completed the turnaround.
Arsenal Win First Competitive ABBA Penalty Shoot-Out
The 2017 Community Shield entered football history as the first competitive match in England to use the experimental ABBA penalty shoot-out system. Arsenal lifted the trophy after defeating Chelsea 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Wembley.
VAR Takes Centre Stage as Feyenoord Lift Dutch Super Cup
Feyenoord defeated Vitesse on penalties to win the 2017 Johan Cruyff Shield, but the match was remembered for a remarkable VAR intervention. A Feyenoord goal was disallowed as play was brought back to award Vitesse a penalty, one of the earliest high-profile uses of the technology.
Arsenal beat Man City on penalties to win Community Shield
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 4-1 on penalties to win the 2023 Community Shield after Leandro Trossard's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser cancelled out Cole Palmer's opener. The victory ended Arsenal's eight-match winless run against Pep Guardiola's side.