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It Happened Today - September 26

Image: Saha: Match-winner

The following events happened over the years on September 26

1956: Manchester United beat Anderlecht 10-0 in the European Cup to become the first British club to reach a double figure score in any European competition. Which club was the first British team to win the European Cup? 1965: Franz Beckenbauer made his international debut for West Germany. He won the World Cup as a manager in 1990, but in which year did he win the trophy as a player? 2003: American businessman Malcolm Glazer increased his stake in Manchester United plc to 3.17 per cent. Which NFL franchise does Glazer also own? 2006: Louis Saha scores as Manchester United beat Benfica 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League. Which ground does the Portuguese side play at?