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European Cup · 1992

Leeds were out. Then someone counted Stuttgart's foreigners

Leeds United won 4–1 at Elland Road and went out of the European Cup on away goals. A few days later they were back in, because of a substitute who had played for a few minutes.

Leeds beat Stuttgart 4–1 at Elland Road but went out of the European Cup on away goals. Then it emerged that Stuttgart had used a fourth foreign player, one more than the rules allowed. UEFA awarded Leeds the game 3–0, ordered a play-off in Barcelona, and Leeds won it.

Olympic Games · 2000

Cameroon come back to win gold

Cameroon won the Olympic football final in Sydney, coming from 2–0 down against a Spain side including Xavi and Carles Puyol.