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Is Fernandes’ own goal the worst of all time? — Key Details

S Sofia Bianchi 1 min read

There are moments in football that demand perspective. BBC Sport has the full report.

Nottingham Forest - the Europa League
Nottingham Forest – the Europa League

The story

Porto's Martim Fernandes scored a bizarre own goal for Porto against Nottingham Forest on Thursday, but how does it compare to the worst of all-time? The implications for Nottingham Forest and the Europa League have not been discussed enough.

Key figures mentioned

  • Nottingham Forest (team)
  • Porto (team)
Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at BBC Sport. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about the Europa League.

Official sources: UEFA Europa LeagueFIFAUEFA

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Sofia Bianchi is Football Insider's Serie A specialist. A lifelong fan of Italian football, Sofia brings expert analysis on tactics, transfers, and the unique culture of calcio. She also covers the Italian national team.

Sofia Bianchi
Sofia Bianchi is Football Insider's Serie A specialist. A lifelong fan of Italian football, Sofia brings expert analysis on tactics, transfers, and the unique culture of calcio. She also covers the Italian national team.

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