Newcastle v Liverpool: When The Reds Were World Beaters

TheHardTackle looks back at a time when Rafa Benitez’s Liverpool thumped Newcastle at St James’ Park. Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano made a dream trio in central midfield.

TheHardTackle looks back at a time when Rafa Benitez’s Liverpool thumped Newcastle at St James’ Park. Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano made a dream trio in central midfield.

Milan’s landmark victory over Barcelona in the Champions League final of 1994 has gone down in the annals of history as one of the best ever. TheHardTackle takes a trip down memory lane.

Before Tottemham’s visit to Stamford Bridge, TheHardTackle takes you back to a day in December, 1997, when Chelsea registered their biggest win over their rivals.
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Juventus defeated Internazionale in 1961 in one of the most controversial Derby D’Italia of all times. Numerous records were broken in that match as the rivalry between two clubs reached a new level.

Before Milan play hosts to Roma in Round 29 of Serie A, TheHardTackle takes you back to the epic Round 37 encounter of 2008-09 season between the two sides at San Siro; which was Maldini’s last match in the red and black stripes.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was recently freed of bung charges, but TFLComics saw the actual bung with their own eyes. Here’s a recreation..

Before Chelsea face Napoli in their Champions League encounter, TheHardTackle takes you back to a night in March, 2005.

TheHardTackle takes a look at why Man City striker Mario Balotelli’s famous gesture may have been a set up for ex-Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo.

Before his record breaking move to Manchester United, Wayne Rooney notched up a top class performance in Euro 2004 as his four goals in group stages saw England qualify to quarter-finals.

Ahead of the big game on Sunday, THT takes a look back at one of the most memorable nights in Italian Football as Lazio took on Roma in the Derby Della Capitale in a truly magnificent game.