Relive The Glory: 10 Iconic Football Matches Fans Should Rewatch

A true football fan knows what an iconic match looks like. High-stakes matches, intense rivalry and lots of drama with unexpected twists and comebacks make a match iconic. Football history is full of such incidents when teams played with compassion to leave a magnificent impact. Be it domestic leagues or international tournaments, the teams played so beautifully that these matches became unforgettable moments for the football fans. Here in this blog, we are listing 10 iconic football matches that fans should rewatch to relive the glory.

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10 Iconic Football Matches

Though choosing only 10 matches from a long history of football is not easy. Everyone has a personal favourite, differences of opinion and biases. These matches are ranked based on the importance of the match, the amount of suspense and drama throughout the match and most importantly the emotions involved in the match. Here is the list of the most iconic football matches.

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10. Liverpool FC vs FC Barcelona: 4-0

Champions League 2018-19 Semi-Final 2nd Leg

On number 10 we have listed the second leg of the Champions League (2018-19) semi-final match between Liverpool and Barcelona. The match was played at Anfield Stadium. Liverpool’s comeback from a 3-0 first-leg deficit to a 4-0 victory in the second leg, makes it an iconic football match and a must rewatch for fans. Messi was brilliant throughout the league, leading Barcelona towards the victory. However, Liverpool’s resilience turned Barca’s hopes to lift the trophy into the worst moments. Liverpool paved its way towards the final and later lifted the trophy by defeating Tottenham Hotspur by 2-0.

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9. West Germany vs France: 3(5)- 3(4)

FIFA World Cup 1982 Semi-Final

The 1982 FIFA World Cup semi-final between West Germany and France was played in Seville, Spain; this match is known as the “Seville Thriller”. This iconic football match had suspense, controversy, epic drama and emotions. It was the first match in the history of the World Cup that decided the winner by penalties. An intense match after extra time ended with a 3-3 draw leading to the penalty shootout. West Germany won by 5-4 on penalties and progressed to the final.

But wait that’s not it! The match is remembered for its unpunished controversial foul by Harald Schumacher. The West German goalkeeper collided with the French forward Patrick Battiston, knocking him unconscious with missing teeth and broken ribs. Battiston also got his vertebrae damaged but the Schumacher didn’t get any card. It is the most brutal incident that the World Cup has ever witnessed.

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8. Manchester City vs Queens Park Ranger: 3-2

Premier League 2011-12

Manchester City vs Queens Park Rangers is a match that every City fan will remember. It was the final match of the season. Manchester City and Manchester United were tied in the points table for the title. The last day matches had to decide the title winner. QPR was resilient and City’s hopes were shattering. Edin Dzeko scored a goal at 92’ turning the score 2-2.

Manchester United had finished the match just a while before and celebrated briefly thinking United had won the league but then the iconic “Agüerooooo!” moment happened. Sergio Aguero scored a last-minute goal that led to City’s 3-2 victory in the game. Manchester City and Manchester United were equal in terms of points but City won the title by goal difference. City had won its first Premier League title after the 1967-68 season. The emotional roller coaster and the unpredictable nature of the game make it an iconic football match.

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7. Manchester United vs Bayern Munich: 2-1

Champions League 1998-99 Final

Another match with last-minute goals. German giants Bayern Munich scored a goal in the first six minutes of the game. United under the management of Alex Ferguson had a record-breaking season. But the victory of Man United seemed impossible as they failed to score by the end of ninety minutes. The match took a turn when United managed to score a goal at 90’+1. Ole Gunnar Solskjeer scored another goal in the 90’+4 that made United the winner of the league.

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6. France vs Italy: 1(3)-1(5)

FIFA World Cup 2006 Final

The most tense and high-stakes encounter between France and Italy took place in Berlin, Germany. It was the last game of French Legend Zidane who came out of retirement to support his team in the World Cup. But the fans didn’t get to see the expected farewell as Zidane headbutted Italy’s Marco Materazzi resulting in a red card. On the other hand, France lost the World Cup final on penalties by 5-3.

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5. Liverpool vs AC Milan: 3(3)-3(2)

Champions League 2004-05 Final

One more match with an amazing comeback by Liverpool FC that made them champion for the fifth time. The match played in Istanbul, Turkey is known as the “Miracle of Istanbul”. AC Milan was in great form and scored three goals in the first half. Liverpool fans were losing hope but the English club turned the match in the second half from 3-0 to 3-3 by scoring three goals in just six minutes. Both teams gave tough competition to each other but none was able to take the lead even after the extra time. The winner of the match now had to be decided by penalty shootout. Dudek’s tactics and saves led to Liverpool’s victory by 3-2.

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4. FC Barcelona vs Paris St. Germain: 6-5

Champions League 2016-17 Round Of 16

FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint Germain, UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg is known as “La Remontada/ The Comeback”. It was an iconic football match. Barcelona turned its humiliating 4-0 defeat in the first leg to a 6-1 victory in the second leg. Barcelona FC became the first team in Champions League history to overturn a four-goal deficit in the first leg. The match is also iconic as players including Neymar showcased a brilliant performance. The match watch was a continuous roller coaster of emotions. The match was filled with suspense as with each goal scored, Barcelona was getting close to PSG on the aggregate. In the end, Barcelona FC won by 6-5 on aggregate.

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3. Germany vs Italy: 3-4

FIFA World Cup 1970 Semi-Final

The game is also known as “Game Of The Century” (Partita del Secolo). The European giants were fighting for the World Cup at Aztec Stadium, Mexico. Italy’s Boninsegna scored a goal in the eighth minute, giving an early advantage to the team. Italy’s victory seemed guaranteed with a one-goal lead. But what’s a football match without some drama?

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Germany managed to score a goal just before the closing minutes leading to the epic and iconic extra time. The teams scored five goals in total which is rare in football. Players delivered iconic and unforgettable performances. The match that kept fans on the edge of their seats ended with a decisive goal of Giannia Rivera marking Italy’s victory by 4-3 score.

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2. Brazil vs Germany: 1-7

FIFA World Cup 2014 Semi-Final

The tournament’s host Brazil lost the match with the biggest margin in the World Cup semi-final history. Germany’s efficiency, teamwork, and dominance make this match one of the iconic football matches. Neymar’s absence from the match due to injury demoralized the Brazilian team resulting in poor performance that led to its defeat by 7-1. The defeat is a painful chapter for Brazil's football team. The disorganized defence of Brazil had no resistance against Germany’s attack.

1. Argentina vs France: 3(4)-3(2)

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final

FIFA World Cup 2022 was the most popular and thrilling tournament. The cherry on the cake was the finale between Argentina and France. Messi’s dream to win the World Cup had one obstacle, Kylian Mbappe. Argentina was leading the game 2-0 but France managed to equal the score in the last fifteen minutes leading to extra time. Messi managed to score a goal in extra time but Mbappe scored a penalty. With a score of 3-3, the match ended with a penalty shootout led by Argentina with 4-2. The World Cup 2022 Final is an iconic football match with Mbappe’s hat-trick. Also, the match signifies Messi’s legendary performance.

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Football history is full of iconic matches and events. In the future, there will be more such moments of glory. This blog has covered a few of the most iconic football matches but other matches are no lesser as they show intense rivalries and brilliant performances.

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