On this day — 26 Jul
3 football memories for 26 Jul 2026 — years ago today.
Football moments that fell on 26 Ju across the years.
30 years ago today
Alan Shearer joins Newcastle United for world-record fee (1996)
Newcastle United signed Alan Shearer from Blackburn Rovers for a then world-record fee of £15 million following his Golden Boot-winning performance at Euro 96.
From editorial memory
20 years ago today
Juventus demoted to Serie B as Calciopoli sanctions finalized (2006)
The Italian Football Federation issued final verdicts in the Calciopoli scandal, confirming Juventus's relegation to Serie B with a 17-point deduction and stripping them of two league titles.
From editorial memory
14 years ago today
Oscar completes Chelsea transfer from Internacional (2012)
Brazilian playmaker Oscar finalized a £25 million transfer to Chelsea shortly before starring for his national team at the 2012 London Olympics.
From editorial memory
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