On this day in football history - 3rd May




Birthdays / Born on this day - 3rd May

  • 3rd May 1949 - Leopoldo Luque - Quality 70s tache. Quality 70s striker. World Cup winner in 1978 with Argentina, scoring 4 goals during the tournament. Best known at club level for his 5 years with River Plate.



Football Events - 3rd May

  • 3rd May 1903 - Heracles formed.
  • 3rd May 1905 - Arminia Bielefeld formed.
  • 3rd May 1952 - Newcastle Utd became the 1st club in the 20th Century to retain the FA Cup, beating Arsenal 1:0 in the final at Wembley.



Football Photos - 3rd May