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FIVE OF THE BEST ARCHIVE

  • Siphiwe Tshabalala (South Africa v Mexico)  
Tshabalala got the World Cup off to a flying start with a superb strike in the opening game for host country South Africa against Mexico...

    Five of the Best World Cup Goals 2010 - Thursday 22nd Jul 2010

    Siphiwe Tshabalala (South Africa v Mexico) Tshabalala got the World Cup off to a flying start with a superb strike in the opening game for host country South Africa against Mexico...
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  • USA 1-0 England (1950)  
Dubbed the 'Miracle on Grass', chronicled in a book and adapted into a film, this is without doubt the greatest moment in American footballing history ...

    Five of the Best: World Cup Shocks - Thursday 10th Jun 2010

    USA 1-0 England (1950) Dubbed the 'Miracle on Grass', chronicled in a book and adapted into a film, this is without doubt the greatest moment in American footballing history ...
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  • Diego Maradona, 1986  
He will probably always be remembered for the "Hand of God", but on his way to leading Argentina to the 1986 World Cup, Maradona scored perhaps the greatest...

    Five of the Best World Cup moments - Thursday 3rd Jun 2010

    Diego Maradona, 1986 He will probably always be remembered for the "Hand of God", but on his way to leading Argentina to the 1986 World Cup, Maradona scored perhaps the greatest...
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  • Charlton 4-4 Sunderland (Charlton won 7-6 on penalties), 1998  
A gripping game that resulted in the first ever penalty shoot-out in a play-off final. The sides fought out a 3-3...

    Five of the Best Play-off finals - Thursday 27th May 2010

    Charlton 4-4 Sunderland (Charlton won 7-6 on penalties), 1998 A gripping game that resulted in the first ever penalty shoot-out in a play-off final. The sides fought out a 3-3...
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  • AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool (Liverpool won 3-2 on penalties), 2005  
Two of the most successful European Cup sides of all time met in an extraordinary match in Istanbul, in what was Liverpool...

    Five of the Best Champions League finals - Thursday 20th May 2010

    AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool (Liverpool won 3-2 on penalties), 2005 Two of the most successful European Cup sides of all time met in an extraordinary match in Istanbul, in what was Liverpool...
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  • Manchester United 4-3 Manchester City  
In one of the finest Manchester derbies in living memory, City proved they were more than a force to be reckoned with by coming from behind...

    Five of the Best Memorable Premier League games from 2009/10 - Thursday 13th May 2010

    Manchester United 4-3 Manchester City In one of the finest Manchester derbies in living memory, City proved they were more than a force to be reckoned with by coming from behind...
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  • Greece, Euro 2004  
In one of the shocks of international football, Greece well and truly upset the apple cart with their Euro 2004 triumph over the hosts in Portugal. They set their...

    Five of the Best European Surprise Achievements - Wednesday 5th May 2010

    Greece, Euro 2004 In one of the shocks of international football, Greece well and truly upset the apple cart with their Euro 2004 triumph over the hosts in Portugal. They set their...
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  • Cameroon (Home, 2004)  
Cameroon have an interesting recent history with controversial kits, having had two banned by FIFA since the turn of the Millenium. The first was their Puma-manufactured...

    Five of the Best...Weird Footy Kits - Thursday 22nd Apr 2010

    Cameroon (Home, 2004) Cameroon have an interesting recent history with controversial kits, having had two banned by FIFA since the turn of the Millenium. The first was their Puma-manufactured...
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  • Manchester City 3-3 Manchester United (November 1971)   
With United top and City third, this game was always going to be fiercely competitive - and so it proved. Colin Bell and...

    Five of the Best Manchester derbies - Thursday 15th Apr 2010

    Manchester City 3-3 Manchester United (November 1971) With United top and City third, this game was always going to be fiercely competitive - and so it proved. Colin Bell and...
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  • Melchester Rovers  
Made famous by Roy Race, star of Roy of the Rovers, the fictional Melchester first appeared in Tiger comic in 1954. Famed for their combination of red and yellow...

    Five of the best Fictional Football teams - Thursday 8th Apr 2010

    Melchester Rovers Made famous by Roy Race, star of Roy of the Rovers, the fictional Melchester first appeared in Tiger comic in 1954. Famed for their combination of red and yellow...
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  • Fantasy Football League  
Originally created around the fantasy league craze that hooked football fans in the mid-1990s, this show soon evolved in to a selection of sketches and...

    Five of the best Football TV shows - Wednesday 31st Mar 2010

    Fantasy Football League Originally created around the fantasy league craze that hooked football fans in the mid-1990s, this show soon evolved in to a selection of sketches and...
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  • When you're not out enjoying the match or having a kick-a-bout with your mates, what better but to kick back with some cold Carling and a good old video game. There have been a whole...

    Five of the best Football Video Games - Wednesday 24th Mar 2010

    When you're not out enjoying the match or having a kick-a-bout with your mates, what better but to kick back with some cold Carling and a good old video game. There have been a whole...
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  • Petr Cech (Chelsea)  
Cech has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world since signing for Chelsea in 2004 from French club Rennes. He is now widely recognised...

    Five of the best Premier League goalkeepers - Thursday 18th Mar 2010

    Petr Cech (Chelsea) Cech has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world since signing for Chelsea in 2004 from French club Rennes. He is now widely recognised...
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  • David Seaman  
The former Arsenal shotstopper is England's second-most capped goalkeeper with 75 caps, featuring in four major tournaments (Euro 96, 

World Cup 98, Euro 2000 and...

    Five of the best England goalkeepers - Thursday 11th Mar 2010

    David Seaman The former Arsenal shotstopper is England's second-most capped goalkeeper with 75 caps, featuring in four major tournaments (Euro 96, World Cup 98, Euro 2000 and...
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  • Adam Lallana (Southampton)  
An exciting attacking midfielder who has made one appearance for England Under 21s. Playing in League One for Southampton has enabled Lallana to develop...

    Five of the Best Players outside of the top flight - Thursday 21st Jan 2010

    Adam Lallana (Southampton) An exciting attacking midfielder who has made one appearance for England Under 21s. Playing in League One for Southampton has enabled Lallana to develop...
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  • 18th November 1997, Liverpool 3-0 Grimsby  
Some seven months before Owen would announce himself on the world stage with that goal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup, the young...

    Five of the Best Michael Owen hat-tricks - Monday 14th Dec 2009

    18th November 1997, Liverpool 3-0 Grimsby Some seven months before Owen would announce himself on the world stage with that goal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup, the young...
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  • Manchester United 9-0 Ipswich, March 1995  
Still the biggest ever victory in Premier League history, Andy Cole struck five goals as United ran riot at Old Trafford. Mark Hughes...

    Five of the Best Premier League victories - Thursday 3rd Dec 2009

    Manchester United 9-0 Ipswich, March 1995 Still the biggest ever victory in Premier League history, Andy Cole struck five goals as United ran riot at Old Trafford. Mark Hughes...
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  • Australia v Uruguay, 2006 World Cup Qualifying  
As the winners of the Oceania qualifying tournament, Australia faced off against the 5th placed team from the South American qualifying...

    Five of the Best World Cup Qualifying Play-Offs - Monday 16th Nov 2009

    Australia v Uruguay, 2006 World Cup Qualifying As the winners of the Oceania qualifying tournament, Australia faced off against the 5th placed team from the South American qualifying...
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  • Manchester United 3-3 Barcelona, 1999  
These two giants had two gripping battles in the group stages of the 1999 competition, which Manchester United went on to win as part of...

    Five of the Best Champions League Group Games - Sunday 25th Oct 2009

    Manchester United 3-3 Barcelona, 1999 These two giants had two gripping battles in the group stages of the 1999 competition, which Manchester United went on to win as part of...
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  • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich, 1999  
Perhaps the most dramatic end to a match in living memory came at the Nou Camp in 1999, when Manchester United came...

    Five of the Best Late Goals - Wednesday 9th Sep 2009

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich, 1999 Perhaps the most dramatic end to a match in living memory came at the Nou Camp in 1999, when Manchester United came...
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  • Liverpool 0-2 Arsenal, May 1989  
The most dramatic top of the table clash of all time, and one that is unlikely ever to be repeated. The top two sides fought it out at Anfield in...

    Five of the Best Top of the Table Clashes - Thursday 27th Aug 2009

    Liverpool 0-2 Arsenal, May 1989 The most dramatic top of the table clash of all time, and one that is unlikely ever to be repeated. The top two sides fought it out at Anfield in...
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  • Sheffield United 2-1 Manchester United, August 15 1992  
Brian Deane became the first player to score a goal in the newly-formed Premier League as his Sheffield United side defeated...

    Five of the Best Opening Day Moments - Friday 21st Aug 2009

    Sheffield United 2-1 Manchester United, August 15 1992 Brian Deane became the first player to score a goal in the newly-formed Premier League as his Sheffield United side defeated...
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  • 1. Ipswich win UEFA Cup 1981  
Robson took over at Ipswich in 1969 and remained as the club's manager for 13 years. He led them to their only FA Cup trophy in 1978, when they defeated...

    Five of the Best Sir Bobby Robson Achievements - Tuesday 4th Aug 2009

    1. Ipswich win UEFA Cup 1981 Robson took over at Ipswich in 1969 and remained as the club's manager for 13 years. He led them to their only FA Cup trophy in 1978, when they defeated...
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  • 1. Fabrizio Ravanelli  
The Italian striker moved to Middlesbrough for a solitary season in 1996-97 and despite 17 goals, he couldn't help the North East side avoid relegation, 

although...

    Five of the Best Goal Celebrations - Monday 13th Jul 2009

    1. Fabrizio Ravanelli The Italian striker moved to Middlesbrough for a solitary season in 1996-97 and despite 17 goals, he couldn't help the North East side avoid relegation, although...
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  • 1. Roy Keane  
Controversial Keane was signed by Fergie as a replacement for ageing skipper Bryan Robson in 1993 for a then British transfer record of £3.75m. He became the 

heartbeat...

    Five of the Best Fergie Signings - Friday 3rd Jul 2009

    1. Roy Keane Controversial Keane was signed by Fergie as a replacement for ageing skipper Bryan Robson in 1993 for a then British transfer record of £3.75m. He became the heartbeat...
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  • 1. Greece winning Euro 2004  

Perhaps the greatest football shock of all time was Greece's sensational triumph at Euro 2004, in what was only the second time they had ever qualified...

    Five of the Best International Football Shocks - Thursday 25th Jun 2009

    1. Greece winning Euro 2004 Perhaps the greatest football shock of all time was Greece's sensational triumph at Euro 2004, in what was only the second time they had ever qualified...
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  • 1. Sol Campbell (Tottenham to Arsenal, 2001)  

In probably the most controversial Bosman-transfer in English football history, Tottenham central defender Sol Campbell made the...

    Five of the Best Bosman Transfers - Thursday 18th Jun 2009

    1. Sol Campbell (Tottenham to Arsenal, 2001) In probably the most controversial Bosman-transfer in English football history, Tottenham central defender Sol Campbell made the...
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  • 1. LEEDS UNITED - 2004  
In April 2001, Leeds United were 4th in the Premier League and into their first European Cup semi-final since 1975, taking on the previous year's finalists...

    Five of the Best Teams Dubbed 'Too Good to Go Down' - Thursday 7th May 2009

    1. LEEDS UNITED - 2004 In April 2001, Leeds United were 4th in the Premier League and into their first European Cup semi-final since 1975, taking on the previous year's finalists...
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  • 1. AC MILAN 3-3 LIVERPOOL - Liverpool win 3-2 on penalties (2005 Final)  

Behind 3-0 at half-time to goals from Paolo Maldini (in the first minute) and a brace from Hernan Crespo...

    Five of the Best Champions League Matches - Thursday 16th Apr 2009

    1. AC MILAN 3-3 LIVERPOOL - Liverpool win 3-2 on penalties (2005 Final) Behind 3-0 at half-time to goals from Paolo Maldini (in the first minute) and a brace from Hernan Crespo...
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  • 1) CARLOS ALBERTO PARREIRA  

It's probably easier to list the clubs this fella hasn't managed rather than those he has - chairmen, presidents and international federations were obviously...

    Five of the Best Managers Who Never Played Professional Football - Thursday 2nd Apr 2009

    1) CARLOS ALBERTO PARREIRA It's probably easier to list the clubs this fella hasn't managed rather than those he has - chairmen, presidents and international federations were obviously...
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  • 1) WAYNE ROONEY - 'The Perfect Kick'  
Rumour has it that this took 'Wazza' one take. Did anyone else lean back from the screen just before the ball smashes the camera? No? Just me...

    Five Of The Best Footballer TV Ads - Monday 16th Feb 2009

    1) WAYNE ROONEY - 'The Perfect Kick' Rumour has it that this took 'Wazza' one take. Did anyone else lean back from the screen just before the ball smashes the camera? No? Just me...
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  • 1) ANDY COLE - "Outstanding"  
It may have been an outstanding year for Manchester United in 1999 but there was frankly no need for Andy, sorry, Andrew Cole to make a song and dance...

    Five Of The Best Footballers Trying To Be Popstars - Friday 6th Feb 2009

    1) ANDY COLE - "Outstanding" It may have been an outstanding year for Manchester United in 1999 but there was frankly no need for Andy, sorry, Andrew Cole to make a song and dance...
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  • 1) CARLOS TEVEZ & JAVIER MASCHERANO - Corinthians to West Ham - August 2006  

In the midst of Argentina hammering Serbia 6-0 at the 2006 World Cup and playing as if their name...

    Five Of The Most Surprising Transfers - Friday 30th Jan 2009

    1) CARLOS TEVEZ & JAVIER MASCHERANO - Corinthians to West Ham - August 2006 In the midst of Argentina hammering Serbia 6-0 at the 2006 World Cup and playing as if their name...
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  • 1) ZINEDINE ZIDANE (Juventus to Real Madrid, 2001, £46m)  
Currently the most expensive player in football history, an accolade threatened by the huge sums of money being...

    Five Of The Biggest Transfers In Football History - Friday 16th Jan 2009

    1) ZINEDINE ZIDANE (Juventus to Real Madrid, 2001, £46m) Currently the most expensive player in football history, an accolade threatened by the huge sums of money being...
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  • 1) PETER SCHMEICHEL - Brondby to Manchester United, £550,000, 1991  

Fergie has signed one or two dodgy keepers but he made no mistake when he snapped up little-known...

    Five Of The Best Bargain Transfers - Friday 9th Jan 2009

    1) PETER SCHMEICHEL - Brondby to Manchester United, £550,000, 1991 Fergie has signed one or two dodgy keepers but he made no mistake when he snapped up little-known...
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  • 1) BRUCE GROBBELAAR - THE JOKER   

Jack Nicholson eat your heart out. Eccentric former-Liverpool 'keeper Bruce Grobbelaar attends a 90s Liverpool Christmas party as The Joker. Bruce...

    Five Of The Best Christmas Party Outfits - Wednesday 24th Dec 2008

    1) BRUCE GROBBELAAR - THE JOKER Jack Nicholson eat your heart out. Eccentric former-Liverpool 'keeper Bruce Grobbelaar attends a 90s Liverpool Christmas party as The Joker. Bruce...
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  • 1) Escape To Victory (1981)   

Cult classic movie, set during World War II when a group of Nazi officers come up with a propaganda event in which an all-star Nazi team will play...

    Five of the Best Football Films - Friday 12th Dec 2008

    1) Escape To Victory (1981) Cult classic movie, set during World War II when a group of Nazi officers come up with a propaganda event in which an all-star Nazi team will play...
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  • 1) GIFTon NOEL-Williams   
Gifton can quite happily captain this merry five-a-side team after managing to bundle in the most exciting thing about Christmas AND some fancy festive...

    Five of the Best Christmassy Footballers - Friday 5th Dec 2008

    1) GIFTon NOEL-Williams Gifton can quite happily captain this merry five-a-side team after managing to bundle in the most exciting thing about Christmas AND some fancy festive...
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  • 1) TRIFON IVANOV  
Bearing the nickname 'The Bulgarian Wolf', Ivanov was a clear-cut inclusion. Master of the beard-and-mullet combo, the full-back rose to prominence in World Cup...

    Five of the Best Beards In Football - Thursday 27th Nov 2008

    1) TRIFON IVANOV Bearing the nickname 'The Bulgarian Wolf', Ivanov was a clear-cut inclusion. Master of the beard-and-mullet combo, the full-back rose to prominence in World Cup...
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  • 1) ROBERTO CARLOS (Brazil) vs France, June 1997  
Let's get it out of the way, shall we? A simply outrageous strike which, to this day, still prompts youngsters in playgrounds and...

    Five of the Best Free-Kicks - Thursday 20th Nov 2008

    1) ROBERTO CARLOS (Brazil) vs France, June 1997 Let's get it out of the way, shall we? A simply outrageous strike which, to this day, still prompts youngsters in playgrounds and...
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  • 1) RIVALDO (Barcelona) vs Valencia - 2001  
Drawing 2-2 against Valencia in a match that Barca had to win to qualify for the Champions League, the Catalans sought inspiration from...

    Five of the Best Overhead Kicks - Thursday 13th Nov 2008

    1) RIVALDO (Barcelona) vs Valencia - 2001 Drawing 2-2 against Valencia in a match that Barca had to win to qualify for the Champions League, the Catalans sought inspiration from...
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  • 1) ASTON VILLA vs LEICESTER CITY - 22nd February 1995  

Remember this thriller at the Villa? Nope, neither did we. But after digging deep in the archives, we thought we'd restore...

    Five of the Best Premier League 4-4 Draws - Thursday 6th Nov 2008

    1) ASTON VILLA vs LEICESTER CITY - 22nd February 1995 Remember this thriller at the Villa? Nope, neither did we. But after digging deep in the archives, we thought we'd restore...
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  • 1) DECO  

 Chelsea's midfield-maestro made his Portuguese debut in 2003, six years after leaving his native Brazil to join Benfica. He christened his first cap by coming off the...

    Five of the Best Converted Countrymen - Friday 24th Oct 2008

    1) DECO Chelsea's midfield-maestro made his Portuguese debut in 2003, six years after leaving his native Brazil to join Benfica. He christened his first cap by coming off the...
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  • 1) Phillipe Troussier  

 The 'White Witch Doctor' must have plenty of air miles saved up by now. Over the past two decades he's been on the touchline for the Ivory Coast, Kaizer...

    Five of the Best Globe-Trotting Coaches - Thursday 16th Oct 2008

    1) Phillipe Troussier The 'White Witch Doctor' must have plenty of air miles saved up by now. Over the past two decades he's been on the touchline for the Ivory Coast, Kaizer...
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