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A PE teacher and his semi-pro teammates took a Premier League club to the wire in England's FA Cup, losing only to a heartbreaking own goal after 70 minutes of defiant play. The National League North side proved their earlier giant-killing wasn't a fluke.
Welsh club Wrexham will face eight-time champion Chelsea at home in the FA Cup fifth round, marking their deepest run in the competition in nearly three decades. The March matchup caps a remarkable journey for the Championship side that's captured hearts worldwide.
Part-time footballers from sixth-tier Macclesfield captured hearts by defeating defending FA Cup champions before falling to Premier League side Brentford. Their magical run reminded fans why underdog stories make the world's oldest cup competition so special.
A PE teacher and his teammates from England's sixth tier pushed a Premier League team to the edge in the FA Cup, losing only to a heartbreaking own goal after 70 minutes of fierce competition. Their journey proves that passion and teamwork can challenge even the biggest giants.
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi reached his 100th appearance for Fulham in a comeback FA Cup victory, joining an elite group who've played 100+ games for three Premier League clubs. Fellow Super Eagle Sadiq Umar ended a 10-month scoring drought with a crucial goal that lifted Valencia out of the relegation zone.
Matt Smith went from Arsenal's bench to their FA Cup trophy in 2020 without ever playing a match. Now he's coming back to Emirates Stadium wearing a different shirt.
Mohamed Salah silenced critics with a goal and assist in Liverpool's commanding 3-0 FA Cup win over Brighton, proving he's still got plenty left in the tank. Despite contract uncertainty and earlier season struggles, the Egyptian star delivered a vintage performance that reminded Anfield why he's been a legend for nearly nine years.
A third-tier football club knocked out a Premier League team with a stunning last-minute free kick in England's historic FA Cup. Mansfield Town's 2-1 comeback victory over Burnley continues this year's tradition of underdog magic.
A year after suffering a demoralizing 8-0 defeat, League Two Salford City proved their growth by pushing Manchester City to the limit in a respectable 2-0 loss. The underdog performance showed how far the fourth-tier club has come.
A Welsh football club chasing its fourth straight promotion just made history by reaching the FA Cup fifth round for the first time since 1996. Meanwhile, Chelsea's Pedro Neto dazzled with a hat-trick, including a goal scored directly from a corner kick.
A third-tier soccer team pulled off one of the FA Cup's greatest upsets, beating Premier League's Burnley 2-1 on a spectacular free-kick goal. Louis Reed's "set-piece sorcery" sent League One's Mansfield Town to the tournament's fifth round.
Striker Liam Delap celebrated a goal that never crossed the line, then turned his embarrassing moment into triumph with three assists in Chelsea's 4-0 FA Cup win. His recovery shows the kind of resilience that turns mistakes into momentum.
Chelsea's Pedro Neto scored three goals, including a rare direct corner kick, as the Premier League side cruised to a 4-0 FA Cup victory. Meanwhile, underdog Wrexham reached the fifth round for the first time in nearly three decades with a 1-0 win over Ipswich.
Liam Delap thought he'd scored against Hull City but forgot to check if the ball crossed the line first. The Chelsea striker turned his embarrassing moment into triumph, setting up three goals in a 4-0 FA Cup victory.
A Welsh soccer club owned by Hollywood actors just made history, advancing to England's FA Cup last 16 for the first time in nearly three decades. The victory marks another milestone in one of sports' most remarkable turnaround stories.
Manchester City's manager delivered a powerful message about immigration and cultural diversity ahead of his team's FA Cup match. The celebrated coach, who has lived and worked across four continents, says accepting people from different backgrounds creates stronger communities.
Ghana's league-leading Medeama SC defeated Samartex 4-2 on penalties to reach the FA Cup quarterfinals, keeping their historic double championship hopes burning bright. The nerve-wracking shootout victory at TNA Stadium puts them one step closer to an unprecedented season.