Hi all, welcome to All Football's On This Day! Let's find out what happened today (June 25th) in football history.
On this day in 1988 - Van Basten scored best-ever volley
That's a goal that words cannot define, it showed Van Basten's brilliant control of the ball perfectly. He gained a reputation as one of the most clinical marksmen.
With this best-ever volley goal, Netherlands won the 1988 European Championships.
On this day in 2007 - Thierry Henry joined Barcelona
In the Champions League final of 2006, Henry and Arsenal lost 2–1 to Barca.
Arsenal's inability to win the league title for two consecutive seasons combined with the relative inexperience of the Arsenal squad caused that Henry would leave for another club.
On 25 June 2007, Henry chose to join Barcelona who he lost to one year before.
At Barcelona, he finally completed his dream of winning champions and in 2009, he helped Barcelona win an unprecedented sextuple.
On this day in 1978, Argentina won their first World Cup
Playing the Final before a crowd of 71,483 at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental, Argentina took a 37th-minute lead with a goal from Valencia striker Mario Kempes. The Dutch, playing in their second consecutive Final, equalized with a header from midfielder Dick Nanninga in the 82nd minute.
In extra time, Kempes struck again in the 104th minute. Winger Daniel Bertoni added an insurance goal in the 115th minute to complete the day's scoring.
On this day in 2010, Cannavaro announced retirement from Italy
Cannavaro captained Italy to World Cup glory in 2006, anchoring a defence that surrendered only two goals, as a result of that performance, he finished as runner-up to Zidane in voting for the tournament's Golden Ball winner.
Cannavaro missed Euro 2008 and decided to return to help Italy defend their World Cup in 2010. Unfortunately, their campaign was a disaster, as they finished at the bottom of their first-round group. Cannavaro announced his international retirement the next day.
On this day in 2013 - Simon Mignolet signed with Liverpool
On 25 June 2013, Mignolet signed with Liverpool for a reported fee of £9 million on a five-year contract.
In the two consecutive UCL finals, Mignolet has been benched. He watched what Carius had done but finally became the winner in the second year.
On this day in 1997 - Juventus midfielder Bentancur was born
Betancur was signed by Juventus in 2017 from Boca Juniors, where he won two consecutive Serie A titles, among other trophies.
He made his senior debut for Uruguay in 2017 and later took part at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 Copa América.
On this day in 1991, Spurs' midfielder Wanyama was born
Wanyama plays as a defensive midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur and captains the Kenyan national team.
He became the first ever Kenyan player to score in Champions League when he scored the first goal in Celtic's 2–1 win over Barcelona.
If you have more stories and news that happened on this day in history, feel free to post them in the comment area and share them with AFers.
RasWhizz
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On this day my days were as equal as my likes... 😂 😂
Whop
1
Henry was a legend for Arsenal but he more loyal to Arsenal
Yotabeikms
1
well memories
jacksonjuan
2
Woo what a day on this day a beast called Thierry Henry joined Barca and what happened after was that he won a freakin champions league 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿.
dupabilopy
1
WHAT A GOAL
Sudeeparl
0
One of the goat 🐐 at that time.....hope that messi will score a goal in 2022 wc make his team to final and win the wc
playlove
0
playing the final before a crowd. omg.. hood journalism
As a professional player, the most enjoyable thing is to present a wonderful game in front of the audience.
Bladislav
1
Who remembers the Hand Of God?😁😁😁
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I will never forget this game, it can be said that it is the most classic goal in the history of football.
OjasPachauri678
1
Atgentina should seek some knowledge from this day. This is called THEN and NOW!
AriyanSamad
3
On this day 5 years ago Suarez bite Cheilleni
PV7
2
on this day in 1978 Argentina won their first World cup while the rest is Messi
Mustanger
0
12 years ago today, Thierry Henry joined Barcelona—and went on to win it all 🏆
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Henry left Arsenal at all costs for the championship, which is the most unhappy thing for me.
PV7
3
on this day in 1988 Argentina own their first world cup and the rest is messi
Budailmuy
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On this day, Marco van Basten scored THAT volley in the Euro 1988 final 🎯 What an Incredible player he was One of the best goal I have ever seen. Legend of the game
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Good goal and Marco retired early due to injuries
Edoo87
3
And still trying to win 3rd WC since 33years
Besbeilmn
1
Ricardo Quaresma's goal Vs Iran at the 2018 Fifa World Cup
Simltyz
0
Congs to Victor Wanyama on his 28th BD. May this day spur his team to qualify for knock out stages of the AFCON now going on in Egypt!
PabloSantos
6
Who remembers the Hand Of God?😁😁😁
iceyez
1
Argentina will never win any trophy again .......until this man is in squad..............wifi only strong at camp nou
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Great comment
chandan3899
1
win world cup than talk🤨
u gonna supply players for LB, CM, CAM?
Christopher_Robin
4
The only time I will be able to read this
NAADISHAIK
0
Argentina will never win any trophy again .......until this man is in squad..............wifi only strong at camp nou
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lauda mume lee
Buyalnorst
1
I l
Nuoablru
0
Argentina will never win any trophy again .......until this man is in squad..............wifi only strong at camp nou
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All the best Wanyama as u captain us in Afcon,,still we can team kenya
07Adhu07
0
Because of hand off god help them
they was 1986
katchouuu
2
Argentina will never win any trophy again .......until this man is in squad..............wifi only strong at camp nou
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win world cup than talk🤨
as_win10
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On this day, Marco van Basten scored THAT volley in the Euro 1988 final 🎯 What an Incredible player he was One of the best goal I have ever seen. Legend of the game
neuadenr
1
Argentina will never win any trophy again .......until this man is in squad..............wifi only strong at camp nou
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this is disrespectful
GijsAFCA
1
Maybe the best striker of all time
Gunners4ever❤
0
playing the final before a crowd. omg.. hood journalism
It does make sense man
Longlife2000
16
12 years ago today, Thierry Henry joined Barcelona—and went on to win it all 🏆
mibbdios
5
playing the final before a crowd. omg.. hood journalism
bizou650
1
Argentina won World cup with ?
jzk
2
Dispite all this storys football was Made for Messi and Ronaldo to dominate.
mweuc654
2
Say halla to this Kenyan
Tanmaypethkar
10
Argentina will never win any trophy again .......until this man is in squad..............wifi only strong at camp nou
LeFernandez
6
Argentina won their first world cup in 1978 and the rest is history.............
fanbkmpyz
2
Because of hand off god help them