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70 years ago the match of the century was played between England(3) and Hungary(6). The return fixture saw Hungary trash England 7-1, England’s largest defeat to this day. (alien.top)
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[–] yesimhilarious@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (9 children)

To this day we hold "memorials" for the 3:6 but how come 7:1 doesn't get the same treatment?

[–] belokas@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (7 children)

Because that was the first time England lost a game at home. The second time it happened they already knew England was bad and Hungary was very good.

[–] Such_Technician_501@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Actually Ireland was the first team to beat England at home. September 1949. 2-0 at Goodison Park.

Doesn't quite fit the narrative that they could only be beaten by the exotic Mighty Magyars though.

[–] ledknee@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Playing against Ireland in Liverpool is an away game for England

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