sports
April 29, 2026
Football's greatest games: from Messi's magnificence to the mighty Magyars
PSG 5-4 Bayern, arguably the wildest match in Champions League history, has sparked a debate about football’s finest dramas – here are six to savour
TL;DR
- The 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, where Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé starred, is highlighted for its entertainment value.
- The 2005 Champions League final, known as the 'Miracle of Istanbul', saw Liverpool stage a remarkable comeback from 3-0 down against Milan.
- A 2011 Brazilian league match between Santos and Flamengo featured Neymar and Ronaldinho, with Flamengo winning from 3-0 down.
- The 1970 World Cup semi-final between Italy and West Germany, 'The Match of the Century', saw five goals scored in extra time.
- Barcelona's 'La Remontada' in the 2017 Champions League, overturning a 4-0 first-leg deficit against PSG, is cited as the biggest Champions League comeback.
- England's 1953 defeat to Hungary at Wembley introduced revolutionary tactics and skill, significantly impacting the sport.
- Key players mentioned include Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Ángel Di María, Emi Martínez, Steven Gerrard, Jerzy Dudek, Andriy Shevchenko, Neymar, Ronaldinho, Roberto Boninsegna, Karl-Heinz Schnellinger, Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, Gianni Rivera, Luis Suárez, and Ferenc Puskas.
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