Iconic Football Moments Of 2024: Matches, Goals, Rivalries, Controversies

Football has always been full of various iconic moments. In the history of football, numerous incidents have taken centre stage. Whether there is fierce competition, a famous derby, stylish goals, electrifying rivalries, players switching teams, on-field fights, or fans engaging in electrifying displays in the stadium, incidents have been highlighted due to immense drama. 2024’s leagues and tournaments were no different. 2024 has been a remarkable year for football fans, offering several unforgettable match moments, goals, rivalries and controversies. Here are a few of the most iconic football moments of 2024.

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Memorable Matches

There have been many iconic and memorable matches in the year 2024. Be it the Premier League or any other tournament, football fans witnessed iconic matches between rivals. Here are matches that stunned everyone with their results.

Manchester United’s Victory Over Manchester City In FA Cup

On May 25, 2024, Manchester United won its thirteenth FA Cup title at Wembley Stadium, London, against Manchester City. In a sensational match, United scored two goals while City managed to score just one. It was a meaningful win for Erik ten Hag as he received support from fans after facing intense criticism over the troubled campaign of Manchester United. It was the second trophy for him in his two-year tenure.

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The no-look pass by the United captain to Mainoo stole the show. It was a rough season for Manchester United with lots of ups and downs. The FA Cup win gave them a boost with an entry to the next season of Europa League. United’s win also shattered the City’s hopes of becoming the first team in history to win the Premier League and FA Cup in consecutive years.

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Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League Semi Final

Borussia Dortmund managed to reach the Champions League final after 11 years since 2013. Dortmund’s 2-0 (aggregate) win against Paris Saint Germain stunned the football fans. Mats Hummel’s header shot was the highlight of the second-leg semi-final match, the only goal in the match. The team’s performance throughout the season was commendable. It showed the resilience and skills of the players.

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Unforgettable Goals

2024 witnessed brilliant performances by young talents and seasoned players. Here are the outstanding goals that became the spotlight and cannot be forgotten.

Bicycle Kick By Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham’s dramatic and acrobatic kick saved England from elimination at Euro 2024. It was voted as the second-best goal of the European Championship 2024 by UEFA, behind Lamine Yamal’s strike.

Lamine Yamal’s Strike Against France

The sixteen-year-old young talent scored a sensational goal for Spain against France in the European Championship 2024. Lamine Yamal’s strike from outside of the box into the top left corner stunned everyone and landed him in the record books. The goal was replayed in slow motion several times and was praised due to its impressive timing. His ability to handle pressure was also admired by everyone. He is also the youngest goal scorer in La Liga.

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Rivalries

Football has some well-known rivalries like Manchester United vs Manchester City, Inter Milan vs AC Milan, Barcelona vs Real Madrid, and Liverpool vs Everton etc. The matches are always fun to watch with various twists and turns. The dramatic and thrilling competition keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. 2024 also witnessed the intense competition between such rivalries.

El Clasico Thrills

The most storied rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid kept the football audience captivated in 2024. The high-end drama during matches with exceptional skills and memorable moments in 2024 is a significant addition to this rivalry. On 26 October 2024, Real Madrid faced a crushing 4-0 defeat from Barcelona in La Liga match day 11. By the end of match day 12, Barca had a 9-point lead over Madrid in La Liga standings. But Madrid had made a dramatic comeback on the points table with a 2-point lead over Barcelona and just a point behind Atletico Madrid. Since then, Madrid has earned 16 points while Barcelona has earned 5 points only in La Liga. This turn of events has made the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona more interesting in 2024.

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Controversies

Be it the most card-laden game, 19 cards in a group stage match between the Czech Republic and Turkey or the downfall of a football team, 2024 had it all. But the root of the most talked about controversy of this year was the involvement of technology in decision-making.

VAR In The Premier League

Several debatable decisions in the Premier League involved a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) which led to heated discussions among fans and players about the impact of technology on football games. According to the independent Key Match Incidents panel (KMI), in the Premier League season 2023-24, there were 31 incorrect uses of VAR. The system and its use have attracted a lot of debate though it has been five years since VAR was introduced.

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The above-mentioned moments are a few of the entertaining and iconic events of 2024. There has been more drama on the football grounds that sparked discussions and added new chapters in the history of football. If you also want to be a part of all the drama happening at the football stadium then go to the 1BoxOffice website and get live football match tickets at reasonable rates.

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