... Argentina scored 14 goals. Maradona Goal of the Century - Víctor Hugo Morales commentary - Argentina-England 2-1 1986 That goal helped Argentina get past England in the quarterfinals en route to winning the World Cup. They’ve assigned one man to mark him, they’ve closed down space, they’ve let him go while attempting to cut off his service. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Denver program to swap cops for health workers "saves lives," police say, Myanmar blocks Internet amid first large street protests since coup. The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June 1986. 10 - Diego Maradona is the last player to have been involved in as many as 10 goals in a single Men's World Cup finals, with 5 goals & 5 assists for Argentina in 1986. June 22 marks the 30th anniversary of the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal game, when Diego Maradona scored two of the most famous goals in history. The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June 1986. Maradona was directly responsible for 10 of those, scoring five and recording five assists. Yet, with the scores level and seven minutes left to play, the ball bounced towards Maradona in the centre circle, surrounded by a throng of West Germans. [7], "Diego Armando Maradona – International Appearances", "1994 FIFA World Cup - Matches - Argentina-Greece", "1994 FIFA World Cup - Matches - Argentina-Nigeria", "WORLD CUP '94;After Second Test, Maradona Is Out of World Cup", International topscorers by country (men), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_international_goals_scored_by_Diego_Maradona&oldid=995915332, Career achievements of association football players, Argentina national football team records and statistics, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina, This page was last edited on 23 December 2020, at 15:40. At the beating heart of Argentina's national team, Maradona captained his country to victory in the 13th World Cup, scoring five goals and assisting as many. Argentina then lost the fierce, combative Daniel Passarella - captain of the 1978 World Cup winning side - on the eve of the tournament to illness and injury, heaping even more of the spotlight on Maradona. He also won the Golden Ball award of that tournament for being the best player. Narrated by film legend Sir Michael Caine, you can watch the premiere of the 1986 FIFA World Cup™: The Official Film above. "It won’t be easy. He earned his first cap when he was 16 years old in 1977, in a friendly 5–1 win against Hungary. Named the "Goal of the Century" by FIFA in 2002, his high-speed slalom in Mexico in 1986 ended England's World Cup and cemented Maradona's position as the world's best footballer. In that second goal… Diego Maradona played a vital role in Argentina's World Cup Victory in 1986. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. (El Grafico via AP, File) If you could get a colour TV set, that is. 10 - Diego Maradona was involved in 10 goals at the 1986 World Cup (5 goals, 5 assists), no player has been involved in as many goals in a single men's World Cup since. EMAIL. The then 25-year-old was thought to have needed an operation on his right knee or risk breaking down mid-game. Think of that famous Maradona goal in that infamous 1986 World Cup match against England - the one he scored with his feet rather than his hand. Diego Maradona was an Argentine professional footballer who represented the Argentina national football team as a striker from 1977 to 1994. The change of stride and the height, at which he struck the ball, would have been impossible for most players. Diego Maradona was on song throughout the tournament, scoring and assisting the majority of the goals scored by the nation. Bilardo, having seen the formation work in a trio of friendlies two years prior, saved the formation until the quarter-final against England. He practically won world football's most coveted trophy single-handedly, directly contributing to 10 of Argentina's 14 goals (5 goals, 5 assists) scored at the 1986 World Cup. Maradona had by then admitted numerous times that he had scored with his hand in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final ... Four minutes after the "Hand of God" goal, Maradona … The impressive solo goal was also FIFA’s ‘World Cup Goal of the Century’ award in 2002. Diego Maradona scored one of the most underhanded goals in World Cup history in 1986. Think of that famous Maradona goal in that infamous 1986 World Cup match against England - the one he scored with his feet rather than his hand. Speaking about the strike, England manager Bobby Robson had called it a miracle goal, saying that is wonderful when the world can produce players of such great calibre. He scored one of soccers most astounding goals, weaving through Englands midfield and defense before finding the back of the net. pic.twitter.com/TcbkhBZlci. Rest in peace, Diego Maradona. SHARE. He would ultimately, earn his last cap in their second match of the group stage against Nigeria,[6] and never play for them again after failing a drug test. Alongside scoring or assisting ten of the teams 14 goals that summer, Maradona either took or created 57 of the 101 shots Argentina racked up across their seven matches in the tournament (via Opta). FILE - In this June 22, 1986 file photo, Argentina's Diego Maradona, left, beats England's goalkeeper Peter Shilton to a high ball and scores his first of two goals at the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Mexico City. To no avail…. Diego Maradona scored one of the most underhanded goals in World Cup history in 1986. The football legend scores one of his most famous goals in the 1986 World Cup. Going into the World Cup, doubts about Maradona’s fitness loomed. Maradona wheeled away and jumped the hoardings at the side of the pitch. Argentina’s route to success (Argentina goals … And this was revenge." In the main this was because Indian television was in its infancy. Never before, never after, has an individual influenced the outcome of a single edition of the world cup in quite the same fashion. a/ct /Soccer/World/Cup Source: AP When the England defender appealed, the BBC commentator, Barry Davies, assumed it … He has also represented La Albiceleste at 4 FIFA World Cups (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994) and 3 Copa Américas (1979, 1987, 1989). "Maradona's goal in the 1986 World Cup, beating five Englishmen and the famous goalkeeper Peter Shilton, was the most beautiful and effective goal the world has ever seen. Mexico City, Nov 25 (AP) The quarterfinal match at the 1986 World Cup encapsulated both the best and worst of Diego Maradona, who died Wednesday at the age of 60. Quarter-Final: 2-1 vs England. Only Gabriel Batistuta (10) has scored more World Cup goals for Argentina than Maradona, who ended his international career with a total of eight. Diego Maradona owned 1986. Maradona was the star of this World Cup, from which Argentina emerged as victor. While Doordarshan had broadcast the semi-finals and final of the 1982 World Cup live, the entirety of Mexico ’86 was broadcast live, and in colour. He scored five goals and contributed to five assists. Most famously in his international career, he captained Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup Final, scoring 2 famous goals in their quarter-final match against England en route to the final better known as The Hand of God and The Goal of the Century. Here is an analysis of Maradona at the 1986 World Cup. Maradona started the move in the build up to the only goal in the round of 16 clash against Uruguay with a classic dribble. In the same match, he struck the crossbar, teed Jorge Valdano up for a golden chance the striker squandered and even had a goal for himself dubiously ruled out. In 1986, Argentina won the World Cup for the second time in their history. Maradona: 5 goals and 5 assists. Maradona would go on to lift the 1986 World Cup with his 10 goal involvements remaining an all-time record. Maradona is best known as the captain who helped guide Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title. "Let’s just say that without Maradona, Argentina would have no chance of winning the World Cup. Diego Maradona scored one of the most underhanded goals in World Cup history in 1986, a goal that is known as the "Hand of God" The Argentine almost single-handedly guided Argentina to an impressive victory in the 1986 World Cup held in Mexico. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Legend. Maradona's fifth (and most important) assist of the competition ensured he is the only player to score and create as many as five goals in a single tournament since 1966. [4] He would score his last international goal in their first 1994 World Cup match which was against Greece,[5] where he infamously celebrated by having a scary look on his face as he screamed at a camera on the sidelines. Expectations back in Argentina weren't high. ? Greatest. Outside the Estadio Azteca a statue of Maradona scoring the goal was erected to commemorate the moment. If you could get a colour TV set, that is. a/ct /Soccer/World/Cup Source: AP When the England defender appealed, the BBC commentator, Barry Davies, assumed it was for offside. Or rather, that's the picture Maradona painted. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Some seriously hard garm on display too. Here is a compilation of the goals and assists he provided during the tournament. While there were certainly talented players who didn't don the number ten shirt, Maradona's influence is borne out in the numbers. Tags: 1986 world cup agrentina vs england argentina diego maradona England goal of the century hand of god hand of god goal Maradona maradona 1986 world cup Maradona Death maradona tribute Mexico twitter reactions what is hand of god; First Published: November 26, 2020, 09:15 IST Maradona wheeled away and … While Doordarshan had broadcast the semi-finals and final of the 1982 World Cup live, the entirety of Mexico ’86 was broadcast live, and in colour. For most of the final, West Germany's Lothar Matthaus did well to quell Maradona's insatiable talent - in a performance the great man described as 'phenomenal' - though they conceded two goals the number ten wasn't directly involved in. That’s how great he is.” Yet, Maradona hadn’t even shown his best form in the tournament at that point. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 1986 World Cup . On this day: This was the day of the "Hand of God," when Maradona used his left fist to knock a ball past England's Shilton. Maradona scored some great goals at the 1986 World Cup, but this was a goal of exquisite technique and ability. It's become almost a reflex among a litany of football fans to dispel suggestions that the triumphant Argentina of 1986 were more than a one-man team.