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Tag: European Cup

50 years on - Waterford FC v Manchester United in the European Cup

50 years on – Waterford FC v Manchester United in the European Cup

October 10, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

Evan Coughlan takes us back half a century to look at Manchester United’s visit to Waterford the same year as their 1968 European Cup triumph.

When Celtic smashed Sporting in the UEFA Cup

When Celtic smashed Sporting in the UEFA Cup

November 14, 2016 by Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy takes us back to the early 1980s when Celtic enjoyed a UEFA Cup run that included a famous win over Sporting Lisbon.

A land that time forgot - Steaua Bucharest and the 1986 European Cup

A land that time forgot – Steaua Bucharest and the 1986 European Cup

July 13, 2015 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland recalls the successes of Steaua Bucharest and a time when Eastern European teams made their mark on continental competition.

Can Juventus avenge their dire Champions League final record?

Can Juventus avenge their dire Champions League final record?

April 27, 2015 by Gareth Bland

With Real Madrid standing between Juventus and another Champions League final, Gareth Bland looks the Turin club’s chequered history in Europe.

Berlusconi's Milanese empire is crumbling piece by piece

Berlusconi’s Milanese empire is crumbling piece by piece

August 25, 2014 by Darren Holland

Darren Holland discusses AC Milan and owner Silvio Berlusconi who have been feeling the heat from supporters over the sale of Mario Balotelli to Liverpool.

Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926-2014)

Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926-2014)

July 8, 2014 by Matthew Coyle

Alfredo Di Stéfano, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, has died aged 88. Matthew Coyle discusses his passing.

Benfica v Barcelona - 1961 European Cup Final

Benfica v Barcelona – 1961 European Cup Final

October 12, 2012 by Back Page Football

James Savundra goes back more than 50 years to look at a classic encounter between two great sides.

Champions League Surprises: 5 most memorable underdog wins

Champions League Surprises: 5 most memorable underdog wins

March 7, 2012 by Back Page Football

Aditya Balaram picks five of the best Champions League/European Cup surprises down through the years.

Al Volo: Juventus and the European Cup

Al Volo: Juventus and the European Cup

June 22, 2011 by Adam Digby

This week’s Al Volo sees Adam Digby look at Juventus and the Old Lady’s involved in the European Cup down through the years.

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