South Africa’s unifying Rugby World Cup win

South Africa’s unifying Rugby World Cup win

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First official penalty shootout

On 5 August 1970, a pre-season match between second division Hull City and European giants Manchester United changed football forever. With the game drawn, it became the first professional competitive fixture in the world to be decided by a penalty shootout. Tied matches were pre ...  Show more

The Czech Republic at Euro 96

In 1996, the Czech Republic played in their first major football tournament since the country's formation three years earlier. The unfancied team went on an unexpected run in the competition. One of the stars of the team, Patrik Berger, tells Guy Kilty how it all happened.Eye-wit ...  Show more

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