Events Today
Alan Shearer joined Blackburn Rovers in a record deal
Blackburn Rovers completed the signing of Alan Shearer from Southamptonfor a British record fee of more than £3.5 million. Despite suffering a serious knee injury in his first season, the prolific striker went on to fire Rovers to the 1994–95 Premier League title.
Celtic suffered their heaviest European defeat
Celtic suffered one of their most embarrassing results, as Slovakian side Artmedia Bratislava claimed a stunning 5-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round. Juraj Halenár scored a hat-trick as Gordon Strachan's reign began in disastrous fashion.
Ibrahimović to Barça, Eto'o to Inter
European champions FC Barcelona completed one of the most remarkable transfer deals in football history by signing Zlatan Ibrahimović from Inter Milan for €46 million, with Samuel Eto'o moving in the opposite direction. The blockbuster transfer saw two of the world's best strikers swap clubs just weeks after Barcelona had lifted the UEFA Champions League.
Ronaldinho and Neymar Light Up Flamengo’s 5-4 Comeback Against Santos
Santos and Flamengo produced one of Brazilian football’s greatest ever games as Flamengo recovered from 3-0 down to win 5-4 in a thrilling encounter. In a match billed at the start as Neymar vs Ronaldinho, the game delivered a hat-trick, a Puskás Award-winning goal, a spectacular bicycle-kick assist and a dramatic comeback sealed by Ronaldinho’s brilliance.
Lionesses win Women's Euro 2025 final on penalties to retain title
England retained the UEFA Women's European Championship after defeating Spain on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Basel. Alessia Russo cancelled out Mariona Caldentey's opener, but after playing 120 minutes for the third match in succession, England prevailed 3-1 on penalties with Chloe Kelly converting the decisive spot-kick.