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Discover the people, matches and moments that make football such a funny old game.

Peter Schmeichel Scores at Old Trafford

1995

Peter Schmeichel scored a dramatic goal for Manchester United against Rotor Volgograd in 1995.

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The Goalkeeper’s Back-Pass Revolution

1992

The 1992 back-pass law transformed the way goalkeepers played football.

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Lev Yashin: The Black Spider

1963

Lev Yashin remains the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d’Or.

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