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Maradona played his first World Cup tournament in 1982 in his new country of residence, Spain. Argentina played Belgium in the opening game of the 1982 Cup at the Camp Nou in Barcelona. Maradona did not perform to expectations, [78] as Argentina, the defending champions, lost 1–0.
Jun 11, 2018 · CNN — If the history of film was once described as before and after “Gone with the Wind,” it could be argued that the history of the World Cup can be defined as before and after the game...
Sep 15, 2024 · He did not finish the 1994 World Cup, because he tested positive for the drug ephedrine and was again suspended. Maradona also played on South American championship-winning teams in 1987 and 1989.
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In the first round of the 1990 World Cup between Argentina and the Soviet Union, in the first half of the 2–0 win, a Soviet attack failed as Maradona intercepted the shot with "the hand of God" without the referee noticing.
Nov 26, 2020 · Argentina went on to beat Belgium 2-0 (Maradona scored both) and West Germany 3-2 (he made the final pass for goal that broke the 2-2 deadlock with five minutes left) to win the World Cup.
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Dec 4, 2020 · Many people said that whichever team Maradona played for in 1986 was going to win the World Cup. When he went to play in Napoli, Maradona led the team to their first-ever Italian championship. Back then, the teams from the north of Italy had the best players.
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Nov 25, 2021 · His on-field exploits have resulted in him being idolised by his countrymen as well as in Napoli, where his iconic number 10 shirt has been retired in recognition of the role he played in securing the club’s two Serie A titles and the 1989 UEFA Cup.
