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FIFA restores DFB to full membership after post-war ban
FIFA restored the German Football Association to full membership, ending its post-war suspension from international football. The decision allowed West Germany to resume international competition and helped pave the way for their 1954 FIFA World Cup triumph.
Woodgate’s nightmare debut sees an own goal and red card in first Real Madrid match
After 561 days of injuries and rehabilitation, Jonathan Woodgate finally made his Real Madrid debut. But joy turned into despair as the English defender scored an own goal after 25 minutes and was later sent off, turning his long-awaited comeback into one of football’s most infamous debuts.
Deepdale storm as biting allegation overshadows Lancashire derby draw
Preston North End’s Lancashire derby with Blackburn Rovers ended in controversy when forward Milutin Osmajic was accused of biting Blackburn defender Owen Beck during a late melee in the 0-0 draw at Deepdale. The Montenegro international received a yellow card, while television replays appeared to show contact between Osmajic and Beck. Osmajic later receiving an eight-match suspension.