Diego maradona biography argentina v england 1986
Diego maradona biography argentina v england 1986 fifa world cup
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From Defending Islands to Defending the Soccer Pitch: History of the 1986 England-Argentina World Cup
Footage from the 1986 World Cup shows Argentina’s star player, Diego Maradona, swiftly moving towards the net.
He handles the ball deftly and evades the members of the English team. Tapping the ball quickly toward a teammate, Maradona sprints ahead, breaking away from England’s defensive line.
Diego maradona biography argentina v england 1986
His teammate passes the ball back towards him, and Maradona launches himself into the air to head the ball into the net.
A closer look at the footage, however, shows that Maradona had scored not with a header but rather with his raised fist, a clear breach of soccer rules.
The referees–having missed this violation–allowed the goal, much to the outrage of the English opposition. The outcome of this play ensured that Argentina would claim the World Cup that year.
This notorious 1986 World Cup matchup between Argentina and England has left its mark in history–and not just for Maradona’s contr