On this day — 17 Aug

Published Mon, 17 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM · 56 min ago7 views

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4 football memories for 17 Aug 2026 — years ago today.

Football moments that fell on 17 Aug across the years.

30 years ago today

Beckham's halfway-line goal (1996)

David Beckham scored from inside his own half against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park on August 17, 1996.

Liverpool's first European match (1964)

Liverpool defeated KR Reykjavik 5–0 in Iceland on August 17, 1964, in their European debut.

Premier League 2002-03 season begins (2002)

The 2002–03 season opened on Saturday, August 17, 2002.

Ipswich Town's top-flight return (2024)

Ipswich Town played their first top-flight match in 22 years against Liverpool on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

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