Football League XI celebrates centenary with victory over Rest of the World
To celebrate the Football League's centenary in 1988, a Football League XI took on a Rest of the World XI packed with some of the game's biggest names. Diego Maradona, Michel Platini, Gary Lineker and Dragan Stojković all featured, but it was Bryan Robson who stole the show with two goals in a 3-0 victory. Norman Whiteside added the other goal in a memorable exhibition celebrating 100 years of the world's oldest football league.
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Everton defeat Chelsea to win the Charity Shield
Everton claimed the 1970 Charity Shield with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, as goals from Alan Whittle and Howard Kendall secured the trophy during a bruising contest at Stamford Bridge.
Gary Taylor-Fletcher scores the EFL 500,000th goal
118 seasons after the Football League began, Gary Taylor-Fletcher etched his name into the record books by scoring its 500,000th goal. The Huddersfield Town forward struck from 25 yards in a 3-0 League One victory over Rotherham United. He received a commemorative trophy to mark the achievement.
Colchester United stun Norwich City with 7-1 opening-day rout
Colchester United thrashed Norwich City 7-1 at Carrow Road on the opening day of the 2009/10 League One season. The crushing defeat prompted Bryan Gunn's dismissal within a week, with victorious Colchester manager Paul Lambert later taking charge of the Canaries.
José Mourinho criticises Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro after Swansea draw
Chelsea began the defence of their Premier League title with a 2-2 draw against Swansea City, but the result overshadowed by José Mourinho's public criticism of club doctor Eva Carneiro after she treated Eden Hazard during stoppage time. Carneiro subsequently left Chelsea, while the incident led to an FA investigation, legal action and widespread debate.
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