1. Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Debut
June 11, 2006 marked a pivotal moment in football history when a 21-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo made his World Cup debut for Portugal in their Group D clash against Angola. Starting as a winger in a star-studded lineup alongside legends like Luís Figo and Deco, Ronaldo wore the No. 17 shirt at that time. And the match ended in a 1-0 victory for Portugal (via Maniche’s late goal).
2. The Birth of Kai Havertz: Arrival of a Future Star
On June 11, 1999, the footballing world welcomed Kai Havertz in Aachen, Germany. Making his Bundesliga debut for Bayer Leverkusen at just 17, he quickly became one of Germany’s most promising talents, earning the prestigious Fritz Walter Medal (U-19 Gold) in 2018. He moved to Chelsea in 2020, culminating in the 2021 Champions League final where he scored the decisive goal against Manchester City, securing Chelsea’s second European crown
