World Cup 1986
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The best midfielders of the 1980s
By Ben Hayward published
It was a memorable decade for football and creative players in particular, but which ones stood out the most?
Referee Ali Bin Nasser recalls Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal: "Applying FIFA’s instructions, I was obliged to give the goal"
By Ryan Dabbs published
Bin Nasser admits something about the goal felt wrong, but felt he didn't have the authority to overrule his linesman
"I'd play for Tottenham's reserves and then keep a clean sheet against Platini's France" – Pat Jennings recalls five games that changed his life
By Chris Flanagan published
The former Tottenham. Arsenal and Northern Ireland custodian on FA Cup glory, denying England and facing Brazil at Mexico 86
Quiz! Can you name every country Diego Maradona faced in a World Cup?
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Quiz He played at four World Cups and he scored that goal - and that one - but who else did Diego face?
Diego Maradona: Andre Villas-Boas calls for FIFA to retire No.10 for every club
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Diego Maradona's death, aged 60, sparked a deluge of tributes, and the Marseille boss believes the No.10 should now be retired from the game itself
Alex Ferguson at Mexico '86: when the world got its first blast of the hairdryer
By Steve Morgan published
World Cup 1986 After the untimely death of Jock Stein, Alex Ferguson led Scotland to a World Cup with what many believed was their best-ever side. Things didn’t quite go to plan, however...
Booze, togas and a persistent Mariachi band: The story of Scotland at Mexico 86
By Sam Rowe last updated
World Cup 1986 It's been 16 years since Scotland graced a major international tournament, but there was a time the Tartan Army were regular globe-trotters. Yet even in those relative glory days, things didn't always go to plan. Sam Rowe explains...
Gary Lineker's 1986 World Cup in pictures: "Look at those nut-huggers Barnso is wearing..."
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
World Cup 1986 Lineker won the Golden Boot at Mexico 86 with six goals for England. FourFourTwo went through the photo album with him...
The big interview: Emilio Butragueno - "I scored four goals, but it wasn't one of my best games"
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
World Cup 1986 How does it feel to score four goals in a World Cup match? Simon Talbot asked Emilio Butragueno, who did just that for Spain against Denmark...
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