No, I'm not talking about that debacle in France, I'm talking about the 1973 Cup Winners' Cup Final between AC Milan and Leeds United. While the match ended 1-0 in favour of the Italian giants, everyone who witnessed it will remember it as referee Christos Michas' last day.
- Referee Christos Michas took bribes throughout his career as a soccer referee.
- Referee Christos Michas took bribes for that game.
- Referee Christos Michas admitted in court he took bribes for that game.
- AC Milan, who realized referee Christos Michas was on the take, took advantage of the non-calls and went after Leeds United players with cheap tackles and cheap shots.
- With the match held in Greece, neutral spectators yelled "cheat" from the stands as the match continued.
I know it is impossible to replay the match as the players involved retired or passed on, and taking medals away from AC Milan would not be right. However, awarding Leeds Utd a champions' medal after the fact would be a gesture of good faith, and show that 'No, UEFA is not an ivory tower establishment'.
Don't believe me?
Look at this, and then
THIS!
UEFA, do the right thing: Give Leeds their due.
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