Events Today
The FA Cup’s first trophy is stolen in the infamous ‘little tin idol’ theft
The first ever FA Cup trophy, nicknamed the “little tin idol”, was stolen in 1895 after Aston Villa’s victory. The £20 trophy had been displayed in the window of a Birmingham bootmaker so supporters could see it, but disappeared during a night-time burglary. Despite a reward being offered, the cup was never recovered, leaving behind one of football’s oldest mysteries.
De Boer’s Palace nightmare: The shortest Premier League tenure by games
Frank de Boer’s time as Crystal Palace manager came to an abrupt end after just five competitive matches and 77 days in charge. The Dutchman was dismissed following a 1-0 defeat at Burnley, with Palace bottom of the Premier League after losing their opening four league games without scoring a goal.
Portugal thrash Luxembourg 9-0 to record their biggest ever international win
Portugal recorded the biggest victory in their history, thrashing Luxembourg 9-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying. Without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Martínez’s side produced a dominant display, with Gonçalo Inácio, Gonçalo Ramos and Diogo Jota all scoring, while Bruno Fernandes contributed a goal and three assists.