Saturday 27 June 2009

World Cup Memories - 27th June

1954 - 56 years ago to this day, Hungary reached the semi-finals at Switzerland '54 after one of the most violent games in World Cup history. A 4-2 triumph over Brazil, dubbed the 'Battle of Bern', resulted in three players being sent-off with numerous other scuffles overshadowing the match.
2006 - At Germany '06, Ronaldo became the highest scorer in World Cup history with a fifth-minute strike against Ghana.

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