28/02/2026
They didn’t just play football that night — they went to war.
June 25, 2006.
Portugal national football team vs Netherlands national football team.
16 yellow cards.
4 red cards.
Nicknamed “The Battle of Nuremberg.”
Figo.
Cristiano Ronaldo (21 years old).
Deco.
Robben.
Van Nistelrooy.
Sneijder.
And in the chaos —
Maniche delivered the winner.
Portugal 1–0 Netherlands.
Not beautiful.
Just unforgettable.