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1971: David Duckham became the first player to score six tries in a tour match for the Lions, achieving the feat against West Coast-Buller at Greymouth in New Zealand.

David Beckham's £25m deal to join Real Madrid was confirmed on this day in 2003

1982: Manchester United midfielder Norman Whiteside became the youngest player to compete in the finals of the World Cup. He was 17 years and 41 days old when he appeared for Northern Ireland against Yugoslavia.

1999: Australia reached the final of the World Cup with a thrilling win over South Africa at Edgbaston. Steve Waugh's side triumphed on net run rate after Allan Donald was dramatically run out with just two balls left and the scores level on 213.

2001: Retief Goosen missed a two-foot putt to win the US Open on the final green in Tulsa. The South African eventually won the title the following day after an 18-hole play-off with American Mark Brooks.

2003: David Beckham's £25million sale to Real Madrid was confirmed by Manchester United.

2004: Martin Gleeson was banned for four months and Sean Long three months while both fined £7,500 plus costs of £2,205 each after a Rugby Football League hearing into betting irregularities..