German offer to concede 1966 World Cup final goal if United Kingdom stays in European Union
Germany’s top-selling newspaper Bild says it will finally recognise England’s disputed strike at Wembley if the United Kingdom vote “Remain”
Germany’s top-selling newspaper Bild made a last-ditch plea for Britons to stay in the European Union , promising to finally concede England’s disputed 1966 Wembley World Cup goal if they vote “Remain”.
Bild also said it would “no longer make any jokes about Prince Charles’ ears”, “stop using suncream out of solidarity with your sunburn,” and “not field a goalkeeper for the next penalties, to make it more exciting” – if Britain keeps its faith with the European Union.
“Dear Britons, if you stay in the EU, we will recognise the Wembley goal ourselves!” read the daily’s front page headline as the United Kingdom began voting in the knife-edge referendum that could end their European Union membership.
The goal was one of the most controversial in World Cup history.
In the 1966 final between England and West Germany, both sides were tied at 2-2 when England striker Geoff Hurst fired a shot in extra time.
The ball hit the underside of the crossbar and bounced off the ground before being cleared by West German defenders, and the referee was uncertain if it had crossed the goal line.
The linesman however determined that it did, and the goal was awarded to England, to West Germany’s dismay and the home side went on to record a 4-2 win.