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Hand of God 25 Years On 4

Hand of God 25 Years On

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It’s 25 years to the day since Diego Maradon’s famous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England, and Ger McCarthy remembers one of football’s most controversial moments.

Moments of Magic #19 – François Omam-Biyik 0

Moments of Magic #19 – François Omam-Biyik

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Moments of Magic makes its long overdue return with a look at the goal that caused one of the biggest shocks at the 1990 World Cup. François Omam-Biyik v Argentina, 1990 Reigning champions Argentina went into Italia ’90 as one of the favourites for the tournament and reached the final, but not before they were [...]

Moments of Magic #18 – Francesco Totti 1

Moments of Magic #18 – Francesco Totti

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AS Roma overtook Inter at the top of Serie A this week, and Moments of Magic looks back at a special goal scored by Francesco Totti when the two sides met in 2005. #18 Francesco Totti v Internazionale, 2005 Inter have dominated Italian footall in recent times but Roma, led by inspirational captain Francesco Totti, [...]

Moments of Magic #17 – Zlatan Ibrahimovic 0

Moments of Magic #17 – Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic bagged two goals in Barcelona’s Champions League quarter final first leg with Arsenal last week, and Moments of Magic looks back at the goal that really put him on the map. #17 Zlatan Ibrahimovic v NAC Breda, 2004 There have been some great solo efforts down through the years, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s is [...]