A picture says a thousand words and this has never rung so true as in the world of football.
Of all the millions of photographs of the world's most beautiful game, here are the 50 most iconic photos of all time...
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50. David Beckham Scores From the Halfway Line
This picture captures the moment that David Beckham attempted the impossible and subsequently achieved it, by scoring from the halfway line on the opening day of 1996/97 season. The boy wonder, who would go on to become England captain, showed exactly why he was a key member of Sir Alex’s side with this strike.
To attempt something so ridiculous on the first day of the season explains the talent and audacity that Beckham had at so young an age. The midfielder saw Wimbledon goalkeeper Neil Sullivan off his line, before sending the ball looping over his head to go down in the annuls of history.
49. Gareth Southgate Missed Penalty
Missing penalties are always a perfect opportunity to capture the unlucky player’s unforgettable reaction and Southgate was no exception to the rule after the central defender had his spot kick saved during the semi final of Euro ’96.
The former Aston Villa stalwart was left dejected on the pitch as England crashed out of their own tournament on penalties to arch rivals Germany. The grey kit did not help matters and Southgate is pictured as a forlorn figure, hoping the ground will swallow him up.
48. The Original Scorpion Kick
Flamboyant Colombian keeper Rene Higuita was the first person to introduce the scorpion kick to the Western world, after showing off this audacious talent during a friendly with England at Wembley in 1995.
The goalkeeper, who is also remembered for coming out of his goal in the 1990 World Cup to disastrous results, decided to hit away Jamie Redknapp’s shot by kicking the ball with his heels from behind his head, while airborne. Although hardly used in modern day football, this unthinkable technique was a standout moment in the history of football skills.
47. Steve McClaren’s Umbrella
Steve McClaren will go down in history as one of the worst England managers of all time, having failed to lead the side to a major tournament. His miserable stint as the national boss was summed up in England’s defeat at home to Croatia in November 2007, which confirmed their exclusion from Euro 2008.
At a rainy Wembley, McClaren used an umbrella to keep the rain (and abuse) off of him, but instead it only intensified the anger directed at him. The former Middlesbrough manager looked even more hopeless under the red and blue FA brolly and the image of him standing on the sidelines is almost laughable, had it not been so tragic.
46. Ryan Giggs Shows Off His Chest Hair
The veteran midfielder is still going strong at the age of 40, but Ryan Giggs’s greatest moment of his long footballing career remains that mazy goal against Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi final replay at Villa Park.
The Welsh winger intercepted the ball at the halfway line, before practically taking on the entire Gunners defence and firing the ball high into the roof of David Seaman’s net. Giggs could not hide his excitement and removed his shirt to reveal his carpet of a hairy chest, an image which will live long in the minds of all female viewers.
45. Gazza Does the Flute
The first of four Gascoigne moments in this list, the mercurial midfielder caused much controversy in 1998 when he played a mock flute during an Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic.
The flute symbolises a Protestant victory over the Catholics in the seventeenth century, which infuriated the Celtic's catholic fans. After being taunted by the Hoops faithful throughout the game, the former England international decided to get his own back, but he was later fined by the Scottish FA.
44. Sergio Aguero Fires Manchester City to the Title
It still gives goosebumps to the Manchester City fans, while it gives their city rivals recurring nightmares. The Citizens needed to win at home to Queens Park Rangers to beat United to the title two seasons ago, but it was not going to plan, with the sides drawing as play entered into stoppage time.
Enter Sergio Aguero. The Argentine striker received a pass from Mario Balotelli and fired home to deliver a much anticipated Premier League crown to the club. It was a truly sensational moment for the neutral and for the City fans, some of whom can be seen jubilantly celebrating their side’s success in this famous image.
43. The World Cup Trophy Returns Home With Italy
Following their success in Spain at the 1982 World Cup, Italy returned to their homeland bringing the famous trophy home with them. An iconic photograph was taken of the likes of captain Dino Zoff and manager Enzo Bearzot playing cards on the plane journey home.
Incredibly, everyone seems clam and concentrated on the card game, despite the fact the World Cup they so desperately wanted sat on the table. A wonderful image and an honest moment of the game, where the glory of the game is shown through the humanness of those involved.
42. Paolo Di Canio Pushes Referee
This is not the only time that Paolo Di Canio will feature in this list, both of which are for controversial reasons. In September 1998, while at Sheffield Wednesday, the Italian striker pushed referee Paul Alcock to the ground after being sent off during a game with Arsenal at Hillsborough.
Alcock was ridiculed for the way in which he hopelessly fell to the ground, but the Football Association were not amused and handed Di Canio an 11 match ban, as well as a fine of £10,000. An historic moment in the Premier League and something that has never been repeated.
41. Manchester United’s Class of ‘92
The Manchester United team that won the FA Youth Cup in 1992 went on to be the nucleus of the senior side that tasted an unprecedented amount of success in the 1990s and into the 00s. Also known as “Fergie’s Fledglings”, the likes of Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and the Neville brothers all came through the ranks together, before making the grade to the senior side.
The photograph of these future footballing talents, alongside youth team coach Eric Harrison, is hugely significant in terms of its future impact on English football. Seeing the likes of a youthful Giggs and a spotty Beckham reminds us where it all started for Ferguson
40. Messi Takes on Real Madrid
The best player in the last five years is simply unstoppable with the ball at his feet and this was perfectly captured during last season’s “El Classico” when Barcelona took on Real Madrid. Although not an historic photo by definition, this image truly shows what Lionel Messi is all about.
Despite having some of the world's best players competing to take the ball off of him, the Argentine international has the ability to keep the ball at close distances while moving at blistering speed. This picture is just one of many of Messi evading multiple defenders, but to take on the entire Madrid defence is something only he can do.
39. The Battle of Old Trafford
In September 2003, Manchester United and Arsenal met in a league fixture at Old Trafford, which turned out to be one of the most ferocious games in the history of the Premier League. Arsenal, who would later become the “Invicibles” that season, were reduced to ten men right at the death, with United being awarded a penalty as a result.
Ruud van Nistelrooy missed the resulting spot kick, also the last kick of the game, prompting violent reactions from both players at the final whistle. Martin Keown, the Arsenal centre back, was famously pictured celebrating the Dutch striker’s failure from the spot by jumping over him.
38. Vinnie Jones Grabs Gazza by the...
Notorious hardman Vinnie Jones is best personified by this photograph, in which he grabs an unassuming Paul Gascoigne by the testicles. The Wimbledon midfielder was a feared opponent and no wonder, when players faced this kind of trouble when facing against Jones.
Gazza himself was no wimp, but, like most of male readers of this list would be, was in some serious pain, as seen from unforgettable expression on his face. In an age of high shorts and high tackles, this truly summed up the no-holds-barred nature of English football in the late 1980s.
37. Why Always Me?
Mario Balotelli earned headlines yet again when he lifted his shirt to reveal a “why always me?” message, after scoring in the Manchester derby two seasons ago. The Italian striker was instrumental in what became a 6-1 drubbing of their bitter rivals, with the Citizens going on to clinch the title ahead of the Red Devils.
Balotelli, never far from a sensational story, seemed to laugh at his own ridiculousness by proving he has a sense of humour. Some suggest that this was a dig at the press, who he claimed embellished many of the stories that were written about him
36. Mourinho Announces Himself on the World Stage
Jose Mourinho officially announced himself to English football before he actually became Chelsea manager. In fact, Porto’s Champions League victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in 2004 was when the press first took notice of this flamboyant manager.
Following a last minute winner, the “Special One” exuberantly celebrated his side’s win in front of a bemused Old Trafford by running down the touchline and pumping his arms into the air. He would go on to win the competition the following month, which effectively earned him a move to become Chelsea’s new manager.
35. Munich Air Disaster Commemoration
The fifty year anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster coincided with a Manchester derby in February 2008. In a rare instance of respect between Manchester United and Manchester City, both sets of fans adhered immaculately to a minute silence, with each side raising scarves of their team colours before the game at Old Trafford.
Although City seemed to spoil the day by winning 2-1, the images of the commemoration will live long into the memory of those affected by the 1958 plane crash, which took the lives of eight of “Busby’s Babes”.
34. Paolo Di Canio’s Fascist Salute
Never far from controversy, Paolo Di Canio is a self-confessed fascist and he endeared himself to the Lazio faithful even further by performing a Roman salute in front of the fascist Lazio ultras.
The former Sunderland boss waited for special occasions, mainly during games against the predominately left wing Roma, in an attempt to infuriate Lazio’s arch rivals. He was fined and given suspensions as a result of his actions, yet he remains a cult hero in the sky blue half of the Italian capital.
33. Peter Schmeichel Cartwheels Champions League Success
The 1999 UEFA Champions League final remains one of the most dramatic finishes in football history, with Manchester United scoring two goals in the final minutes of the game to overcome Bayern Munich 2-1. With his side on the verge of losing, the Danish keeper, who was captaining the Red Devils on the night, was involved in United’s equaliser by going up for the corner himself.
Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s winner, Schmeichel was pictured cartwheeling inside his own penalty area in celebration of the Red Devils’ win, which earned them an historic treble. The image that is now affectionately associated with the keeper also marked his final moments as a Manchester United player.
32. Frank Rijkaard Spits at Rodi Voller
The uglier side of football is most memorably captured when Dutch hardman Frank Rijkaard spat in Rudi Voller’s hair during the fiery 1990 World Cup clash between the Netherlands and West Germany.
A titanic battle between the two players ended with both being sent off, although Rijkaard was the worse of two evils, having stamped on Voller’s foot, twisted his ear and even spat at him twice, all within five minutes.
The photo sees an unbeknownst Voller walk away from the current Dutch boss, who aims his saliva towards the striker’s curly barnet.
31. The Future of Management
A fantastic picture of Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola in their early days at Barcelona, where the “Special One” was a mere assistant to manager Bobby Robson and the current Bayern Munich boss was a fledging central midfielder. Who would have known that this friendship would, years later, turn into the biggest management rivalry in world football.
While Mourinho took over the reins at Real Madrid, Guardiola stayed at the Camp Nou and the two enjoyed a friendly but competitive rivalry with both clubs vying for supremacy in both La Liga and the Champions League.
30. David Beckham Sends England to the World Cup
Despite having the expectations of an entire nation on his shoulders, David Beckham delivered when it mattered, scoring a stunning injury time free kick to secure qualification to the 2002 World Cup for England. Trailing 2-1 at home to Greece at his home stadium of Old Trafford, Beckham stepped up to take a trademark set piece with the Three Lions needing a point to qualify.
After sending the ball into the top corner, Beckham reels away, arms outstretched to take in the moment in front of a jubilant crowd and a relieved nation.
29. Andres Escobar’s Own Goal
Has an own goal ever been so costly? Aside from leading to his country’s exit from the 1994 World Cup, Escobar’s error also cost him his life, with the Colombian defender getting shot on his return to South America. Although never proven, it is widely believed that Escobar was killed as a result of some drug lords’ heavy gambling losses following Colombia’s loss to the United States.
The Colombian team were heavily fancied going in to the tournament, but a 2-1 defeat to the host nation meant they were to return home before the knockout stages.
28. Pig Head
Luis Figo’s move from Barcelona to arch-rivals Real Madrid in 2000 was not received well by the Catalan faithful, who felt betrayed by their former favourite player. After five years with Barcelona, Figo made his return to the Nou Camp in 2002 and was met with a hostil reception from his former supporters.
The “El Classico” was delayed on several occasions as Barcelona fans threw various objects on the pitch and when the Portuguese winger attempted to take a corner, a pig’s head was launched in his direction from the stands.
27. Diego Maradona’s Last World Cup Goal
Somehow, the overweight Diego Maradona managed to force his way into Argentina’s squad ahead of the 1994 World Cup, becoming his country’s captain in the process. The tournament would mark his final appearance on the international stage, with the forward infamously failing a drug test halfway through the World Cup.
In his last ever game for Argentina, however, Maradona scored superb goal and celebrated wildly in front of a nearby camera. The image gives light to why the former World Cup winner would be tested positive for ephedrine doping just a few days later.
26. Justice for the 96
Ahead of a renewed police investigation into the Hillsborough disaster in late 2012, Liverpool’s arch-rivals, Everton, showed their support by presenting a mascot of each Merseyside team with the numbers 9 and 6 on their backs, ahead of the Toffees’ league game with Newcastle United.
With the “Justice for the 96” campaign in full swing, Everton proved that some things in football transcend local rivalries in their active participation in giving closure to the families of the 96 that were killed in the Hillsborough disaster of 1989.
Of all the millions of photographs of the world's most beautiful game, here are the 50 most iconic photos of all time...
Okay Let's Go50. David Beckham Scores From the Halfway Line
This picture captures the moment that David Beckham attempted the impossible and subsequently achieved it, by scoring from the halfway line on the opening day of 1996/97 season. The boy wonder, who would go on to become England captain, showed exactly why he was a key member of Sir Alex’s side with this strike.
To attempt something so ridiculous on the first day of the season explains the talent and audacity that Beckham had at so young an age. The midfielder saw Wimbledon goalkeeper Neil Sullivan off his line, before sending the ball looping over his head to go down in the annuls of history.
49. Gareth Southgate Missed Penalty
Missing penalties are always a perfect opportunity to capture the unlucky player’s unforgettable reaction and Southgate was no exception to the rule after the central defender had his spot kick saved during the semi final of Euro ’96.
The former Aston Villa stalwart was left dejected on the pitch as England crashed out of their own tournament on penalties to arch rivals Germany. The grey kit did not help matters and Southgate is pictured as a forlorn figure, hoping the ground will swallow him up.
48. The Original Scorpion Kick
Flamboyant Colombian keeper Rene Higuita was the first person to introduce the scorpion kick to the Western world, after showing off this audacious talent during a friendly with England at Wembley in 1995.
The goalkeeper, who is also remembered for coming out of his goal in the 1990 World Cup to disastrous results, decided to hit away Jamie Redknapp’s shot by kicking the ball with his heels from behind his head, while airborne. Although hardly used in modern day football, this unthinkable technique was a standout moment in the history of football skills.
47. Steve McClaren’s Umbrella
Steve McClaren will go down in history as one of the worst England managers of all time, having failed to lead the side to a major tournament. His miserable stint as the national boss was summed up in England’s defeat at home to Croatia in November 2007, which confirmed their exclusion from Euro 2008.
At a rainy Wembley, McClaren used an umbrella to keep the rain (and abuse) off of him, but instead it only intensified the anger directed at him. The former Middlesbrough manager looked even more hopeless under the red and blue FA brolly and the image of him standing on the sidelines is almost laughable, had it not been so tragic.
46. Ryan Giggs Shows Off His Chest Hair
The veteran midfielder is still going strong at the age of 40, but Ryan Giggs’s greatest moment of his long footballing career remains that mazy goal against Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi final replay at Villa Park.
The Welsh winger intercepted the ball at the halfway line, before practically taking on the entire Gunners defence and firing the ball high into the roof of David Seaman’s net. Giggs could not hide his excitement and removed his shirt to reveal his carpet of a hairy chest, an image which will live long in the minds of all female viewers.
45. Gazza Does the Flute
The first of four Gascoigne moments in this list, the mercurial midfielder caused much controversy in 1998 when he played a mock flute during an Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic.
The flute symbolises a Protestant victory over the Catholics in the seventeenth century, which infuriated the Celtic's catholic fans. After being taunted by the Hoops faithful throughout the game, the former England international decided to get his own back, but he was later fined by the Scottish FA.
44. Sergio Aguero Fires Manchester City to the Title
It still gives goosebumps to the Manchester City fans, while it gives their city rivals recurring nightmares. The Citizens needed to win at home to Queens Park Rangers to beat United to the title two seasons ago, but it was not going to plan, with the sides drawing as play entered into stoppage time.
Enter Sergio Aguero. The Argentine striker received a pass from Mario Balotelli and fired home to deliver a much anticipated Premier League crown to the club. It was a truly sensational moment for the neutral and for the City fans, some of whom can be seen jubilantly celebrating their side’s success in this famous image.
43. The World Cup Trophy Returns Home With Italy
Following their success in Spain at the 1982 World Cup, Italy returned to their homeland bringing the famous trophy home with them. An iconic photograph was taken of the likes of captain Dino Zoff and manager Enzo Bearzot playing cards on the plane journey home.
Incredibly, everyone seems clam and concentrated on the card game, despite the fact the World Cup they so desperately wanted sat on the table. A wonderful image and an honest moment of the game, where the glory of the game is shown through the humanness of those involved.
42. Paolo Di Canio Pushes Referee
This is not the only time that Paolo Di Canio will feature in this list, both of which are for controversial reasons. In September 1998, while at Sheffield Wednesday, the Italian striker pushed referee Paul Alcock to the ground after being sent off during a game with Arsenal at Hillsborough.
Alcock was ridiculed for the way in which he hopelessly fell to the ground, but the Football Association were not amused and handed Di Canio an 11 match ban, as well as a fine of £10,000. An historic moment in the Premier League and something that has never been repeated.
41. Manchester United’s Class of ‘92
The Manchester United team that won the FA Youth Cup in 1992 went on to be the nucleus of the senior side that tasted an unprecedented amount of success in the 1990s and into the 00s. Also known as “Fergie’s Fledglings”, the likes of Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and the Neville brothers all came through the ranks together, before making the grade to the senior side.
The photograph of these future footballing talents, alongside youth team coach Eric Harrison, is hugely significant in terms of its future impact on English football. Seeing the likes of a youthful Giggs and a spotty Beckham reminds us where it all started for Ferguson
40. Messi Takes on Real Madrid
The best player in the last five years is simply unstoppable with the ball at his feet and this was perfectly captured during last season’s “El Classico” when Barcelona took on Real Madrid. Although not an historic photo by definition, this image truly shows what Lionel Messi is all about.
Despite having some of the world's best players competing to take the ball off of him, the Argentine international has the ability to keep the ball at close distances while moving at blistering speed. This picture is just one of many of Messi evading multiple defenders, but to take on the entire Madrid defence is something only he can do.
39. The Battle of Old Trafford
In September 2003, Manchester United and Arsenal met in a league fixture at Old Trafford, which turned out to be one of the most ferocious games in the history of the Premier League. Arsenal, who would later become the “Invicibles” that season, were reduced to ten men right at the death, with United being awarded a penalty as a result.
Ruud van Nistelrooy missed the resulting spot kick, also the last kick of the game, prompting violent reactions from both players at the final whistle. Martin Keown, the Arsenal centre back, was famously pictured celebrating the Dutch striker’s failure from the spot by jumping over him.
38. Vinnie Jones Grabs Gazza by the...
Notorious hardman Vinnie Jones is best personified by this photograph, in which he grabs an unassuming Paul Gascoigne by the testicles. The Wimbledon midfielder was a feared opponent and no wonder, when players faced this kind of trouble when facing against Jones.
Gazza himself was no wimp, but, like most of male readers of this list would be, was in some serious pain, as seen from unforgettable expression on his face. In an age of high shorts and high tackles, this truly summed up the no-holds-barred nature of English football in the late 1980s.
37. Why Always Me?
Mario Balotelli earned headlines yet again when he lifted his shirt to reveal a “why always me?” message, after scoring in the Manchester derby two seasons ago. The Italian striker was instrumental in what became a 6-1 drubbing of their bitter rivals, with the Citizens going on to clinch the title ahead of the Red Devils.
Balotelli, never far from a sensational story, seemed to laugh at his own ridiculousness by proving he has a sense of humour. Some suggest that this was a dig at the press, who he claimed embellished many of the stories that were written about him
36. Mourinho Announces Himself on the World Stage
Jose Mourinho officially announced himself to English football before he actually became Chelsea manager. In fact, Porto’s Champions League victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in 2004 was when the press first took notice of this flamboyant manager.
Following a last minute winner, the “Special One” exuberantly celebrated his side’s win in front of a bemused Old Trafford by running down the touchline and pumping his arms into the air. He would go on to win the competition the following month, which effectively earned him a move to become Chelsea’s new manager.
35. Munich Air Disaster Commemoration
The fifty year anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster coincided with a Manchester derby in February 2008. In a rare instance of respect between Manchester United and Manchester City, both sets of fans adhered immaculately to a minute silence, with each side raising scarves of their team colours before the game at Old Trafford.
Although City seemed to spoil the day by winning 2-1, the images of the commemoration will live long into the memory of those affected by the 1958 plane crash, which took the lives of eight of “Busby’s Babes”.
34. Paolo Di Canio’s Fascist Salute
Never far from controversy, Paolo Di Canio is a self-confessed fascist and he endeared himself to the Lazio faithful even further by performing a Roman salute in front of the fascist Lazio ultras.
The former Sunderland boss waited for special occasions, mainly during games against the predominately left wing Roma, in an attempt to infuriate Lazio’s arch rivals. He was fined and given suspensions as a result of his actions, yet he remains a cult hero in the sky blue half of the Italian capital.
33. Peter Schmeichel Cartwheels Champions League Success
The 1999 UEFA Champions League final remains one of the most dramatic finishes in football history, with Manchester United scoring two goals in the final minutes of the game to overcome Bayern Munich 2-1. With his side on the verge of losing, the Danish keeper, who was captaining the Red Devils on the night, was involved in United’s equaliser by going up for the corner himself.
Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s winner, Schmeichel was pictured cartwheeling inside his own penalty area in celebration of the Red Devils’ win, which earned them an historic treble. The image that is now affectionately associated with the keeper also marked his final moments as a Manchester United player.
32. Frank Rijkaard Spits at Rodi Voller
The uglier side of football is most memorably captured when Dutch hardman Frank Rijkaard spat in Rudi Voller’s hair during the fiery 1990 World Cup clash between the Netherlands and West Germany.
A titanic battle between the two players ended with both being sent off, although Rijkaard was the worse of two evils, having stamped on Voller’s foot, twisted his ear and even spat at him twice, all within five minutes.
The photo sees an unbeknownst Voller walk away from the current Dutch boss, who aims his saliva towards the striker’s curly barnet.
31. The Future of Management
A fantastic picture of Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola in their early days at Barcelona, where the “Special One” was a mere assistant to manager Bobby Robson and the current Bayern Munich boss was a fledging central midfielder. Who would have known that this friendship would, years later, turn into the biggest management rivalry in world football.
While Mourinho took over the reins at Real Madrid, Guardiola stayed at the Camp Nou and the two enjoyed a friendly but competitive rivalry with both clubs vying for supremacy in both La Liga and the Champions League.
30. David Beckham Sends England to the World Cup
Despite having the expectations of an entire nation on his shoulders, David Beckham delivered when it mattered, scoring a stunning injury time free kick to secure qualification to the 2002 World Cup for England. Trailing 2-1 at home to Greece at his home stadium of Old Trafford, Beckham stepped up to take a trademark set piece with the Three Lions needing a point to qualify.
After sending the ball into the top corner, Beckham reels away, arms outstretched to take in the moment in front of a jubilant crowd and a relieved nation.
29. Andres Escobar’s Own Goal
Has an own goal ever been so costly? Aside from leading to his country’s exit from the 1994 World Cup, Escobar’s error also cost him his life, with the Colombian defender getting shot on his return to South America. Although never proven, it is widely believed that Escobar was killed as a result of some drug lords’ heavy gambling losses following Colombia’s loss to the United States.
The Colombian team were heavily fancied going in to the tournament, but a 2-1 defeat to the host nation meant they were to return home before the knockout stages.
28. Pig Head
Luis Figo’s move from Barcelona to arch-rivals Real Madrid in 2000 was not received well by the Catalan faithful, who felt betrayed by their former favourite player. After five years with Barcelona, Figo made his return to the Nou Camp in 2002 and was met with a hostil reception from his former supporters.
The “El Classico” was delayed on several occasions as Barcelona fans threw various objects on the pitch and when the Portuguese winger attempted to take a corner, a pig’s head was launched in his direction from the stands.
27. Diego Maradona’s Last World Cup Goal
Somehow, the overweight Diego Maradona managed to force his way into Argentina’s squad ahead of the 1994 World Cup, becoming his country’s captain in the process. The tournament would mark his final appearance on the international stage, with the forward infamously failing a drug test halfway through the World Cup.
In his last ever game for Argentina, however, Maradona scored superb goal and celebrated wildly in front of a nearby camera. The image gives light to why the former World Cup winner would be tested positive for ephedrine doping just a few days later.
26. Justice for the 96
Ahead of a renewed police investigation into the Hillsborough disaster in late 2012, Liverpool’s arch-rivals, Everton, showed their support by presenting a mascot of each Merseyside team with the numbers 9 and 6 on their backs, ahead of the Toffees’ league game with Newcastle United.
With the “Justice for the 96” campaign in full swing, Everton proved that some things in football transcend local rivalries in their active participation in giving closure to the families of the 96 that were killed in the Hillsborough disaster of 1989.
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