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Day: April 29, 2017

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Goal O’ The Times: Gabriel Batistuta vs. Napoli (1996)

April 29, 2017August 19, 2021Emmet Gates

“Batistutaaaaa!” yelled the great Peter Brackley seemingly every other Sunday afternoon. It was one of the most striking visuals in any sport of the 1990s, the Argentine front man...

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Goal O’ The Times: Alessandro Del Piero vs. Lazio (1994)

April 29, 2017August 19, 2021Emmet Gates

Often a player can embark on a breakthrough season. We’ve all seen it before; the youngster who finally fulfills their early potential, the player of modest ability who suddenly...

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Goal O’ The Times: Paul Gascoigne vs. Roma (1992)

April 29, 2017August 19, 2021Emmet Gates

If there was ever a transfer that kick started a mini pop culture revolution, it was Paul Gascoigne’s move to Lazio, 25 years ago this summer. It’s a well-worn...

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