Events Today
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.
Football League XI celebrates centenary with victory over Rest of the World
A Football League XI beat a Rest of the World XI 3-0 in a special centenary match celebrating 100 years of the Football League. Bryan Robson scored twice, while Norman Whiteside also found the net against a side featuring Diego Maradona, Michel Platini, Gary Lineker and Dragan Stojković.
Cantona hat-trick fires Leeds United to Charity Shield glory
Leeds United beat Liverpool 4-3 in a thrilling 1992 Charity Shield. Eric Cantona stole the show with a superb hat-trick, while Tony Dorigo also found the net for the Whites. Liverpool twice fought back through Ian Rush and Dean Saunders before Mark Wright's late strike set up a frantic finish. The victory also made Leeds the last team to win the trophy as Football League First Division champions.
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.
Real Madrid retain the UEFA Super Cup against Manchester United
Real Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the 2017 UEFA Super Cup to become the first club since 1990 to successfully retain the trophy. Casemiro and Isco scored before Romelu Lukaku pulled one back for José Mourinho's side.
Bayern Munich score 23 in extraordinary pre-season rout
Bayern Munich thrashed amateur side FC Rottach-Egern 23-0 in a pre-season friendly, averaging almost a goal every four minutes. Corentin Tolisso led the scoring with four goals, while Robert Lewandowski and Otschi Wriedt both claimed hat-tricks. Thomas Müller and Sarpreet Singh added braces.
Chris Rigg becomes the League Cup's youngest-ever goalscorer aged just 16
Chris Rigg became the youngest goalscorer in League Cup history. The Sunderland midfielder, aged 16 years and 51 days, scored the Black Cats' equaliser against Crewe Alexandra in their first-round tie, surpassing the previous record held by Cesc FÃ bregas. Although Sunderland were eliminated on penalties, Rigg's goal also made him the club's youngest-ever goalscorer.