Posted on 10th January 2014
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
Earlier this week Portuguese legend Eusebio died aged 71. RIP. See the following clip for great footage of Eusebio tearing teams apart at the 1966 World Cup, including four goals in the quarter final against North Korea, overturning a three goal deficit.
Both Manchester United and Liverpool fans were ripped off last season by unscrupulous clubs who spotted a loophole UEFA’s regulations which allowed them to charge visiting fans a lot more than home fans in European competition. It isn’t right. The FSF is affiliated to Football Supporters Europe and they have announced their intent to lobby UEFA to close this loophole which penalises fans across the continent. Find out more from FSE…
Above – Jonathan (left) receives his 2016 Award from James Richardson.
LA Galaxy’s Michael Ciani treats us to a stylish own goal for this week’s And finally… Ciani tied himself in knots before back-heeling the ball into his own net. Luckily, an unknown Swedish striker scored a hat-trick to save the game for LA.
Orlando Pirates ‘keeper Wayne Sandilands stakes his claim for a spot in our And finally… Hall of Fame this week with a truly atrocious piece of control. His faffery put the Pirates 1-0 down, but luckily they managed to scrape a draw…
