winning goal Van Basten Euro88 semi Oke, Koeman shouldn't have done that after he swapped shirts with Thon.
1978 World Cup final. Argentina defeats Holland 3-1. Pato Fillol hugs Conejo Tarantini. A fan with no arms joins them in el Abrazo del Alma, the embrace of the Soul.
How did the guy lose his arms? Did he get into trouble with the government who also won Argentina that WC?
Yep. It was taken by a famous photographer of the magazine, El Grafico. http://www.fifa.com/en/organisation/index/0,1521,70886,00.html?articleid=70886
who won it for them? "EL MATADOR!" Mario Kempes 2 goals in the final including the winner in extra time
At the time, I hated this team with such passion because of all the talent that oozed out from the players. Possibly the greatest side to have not won a European Cup final, wearing arguably the best looking kits ever made.
When I was really little I saw that team beat Aston Villa in the old European Cup at Villa Park - 2-1. We'd only just got into the Holte End when the game kicked off and 5 touches later Paolo Rossi scored a header after some excellent play from Bettega. Mind you, man of the match was Boniek who was superb (according to my dad).
Hmmmmmm. I reckon that the following sides would have beaten them if not playing in the blazing sun. England in 1970 (almost did if it wasn't for Jeff "club foot" Astle), Holland from 1974, Real Madrid in the era of Gento, Puskas, Di Stefo etc. I also reckon that there were a few German national sides that would have beaten them, plus the Brazil side of Socrates, Falcao etc.
one of the worst days ever : one of my all time favorite fotos ever. Maldini and Cannavaro taking care of a young Ronaldo. Tournoi de France 97
And for all the sorrow and disappointment of that day, two great, great legends of football whose legacy is more than their medals, championships, etc. Baggio and Baresi, along with Maldini, embody the best of Italian football. Class, humility, and grace in victory or defeat. When I think of Baggio in '94, I barely remember the final. What sticks in my mind is how he lifted the team against Nigeria and Bulgaria. I wish all three could play forever.
Serriously, the picture was forever remembered as the defeat of West Germany in 1966. However, pople did not know the photo was taken at half-time(because the band did not play after the game). No one for sure knew what Seeler was doing.