Posted on 29th June 2018
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
Here it is again, in all its glory. One of the highlights of the 2018 World Cup, Michy Batshuayi belting the ball off the post into his own face. He was a good sport about it afterwards mind.
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LA Galaxy defender Jørgen Skjelvik’s face cost his side three points against Seattle Sounders in MLS this week – as the Norwegian’s attempts to recover from a break sent the ball hurtling towards his own goal in the 82nd minute. Extremely unlucky.
Just weeks after being taken over Wigan Athletic have entered into administration and are now facing points deductions as their Championship season comes to a close.
Bolton Wanderers and Bury supporters face an anxious wait this evening as both of their clubs face expulsion from the EFL.
In the face of pressures on local communities brought on by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with people unable to work or feed their families, and with vital community lifelines lost, football – both through its clubs and supporter groups – has stepped into the breach.
