About this episode

This episode discusses the controversies and memorable moments of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, focusing on Diego Maradona's impact on the tournament.

Every four years the FIFA World Cup attracts a world-wide audience. And every FIFA World Cup also attracts controversy. Forty years ago, in 1986, the games in Mexico had their fair share of controversy, as well as amazing moments, surrounding Diego Maradona. Maradona is one of the greatest footballers, or soccer players, of all time. He started playing professionally just before his 16th birthday. He was already a popular player when he arrived at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. However, it wou...

People in this episode

Host: Small Town Spanish Teacher

Topics covered

• FIFA World Cup
• Diego Maradona
• football history
• sports controversy
• 1986 World Cup

Keywords

• Diego Maradona
• FIFA World Cup
• 1986
• football
• sports history
• controversy
• Mexico

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Places: Mexico

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