Seeing Ian’s new avatar made me think of some of my favourite world cup moments from over the years. The first one I really remember was Mexico ’86 when I was about 8. I don’t really remember any comedy moments, apart from Ray Wilkins getting sent off for lobbing the ball at the ref (I think), Lineker’s Golden Boot, and Maradona’s Hand of God moment.
Below are some of my favourite moments:
5) France ’98 – USA 1-2 Iran. Bullied politically, Iran spanked the Yanks and they never really recovered.
4) Aldo and Jack Charlton hurl abuse at the official in the midday heat at USA ’94.
Aldo: Ayy!… Ayyy!!!!! Let me on the ****en pitch ya ****en ter-wat! … AAAYYYY!!!!
Jack: Yer dernt kner what yer dein??!!! Y’idiot, man!
Aldo:… AAAYYYYYY!!!!
3) David Platt scores injury time swivel volley against a stubborn Belgian side in the second round of Italia ’90. I saw this goal again recently for the first time in ages. IT. IS. BRILLIANT.
2) Maradona scores against Greece in USA ’94, turns and runs at speed towards the touchline camera, eyes on fire, fists clenched, head about to explode, as the cocaine in his system really kicks in. The face of a lunatic. Classic…Genius…. Cheating *******.
1) Cameroon’s 38 year old striker Roger Milla can’t stop laughing as he tackles poodled permed ‘Colombia keeper Rene Higuita (later to be seen on a BBC documentary, revving his motorbike in his front room, addled by cocaine) on the edge of the area and calmly strokes the ball home.
I can’t wait.
Below are some of my favourite moments:
5) France ’98 – USA 1-2 Iran. Bullied politically, Iran spanked the Yanks and they never really recovered.
4) Aldo and Jack Charlton hurl abuse at the official in the midday heat at USA ’94.
Aldo: Ayy!… Ayyy!!!!! Let me on the ****en pitch ya ****en ter-wat! … AAAYYYY!!!!
Jack: Yer dernt kner what yer dein??!!! Y’idiot, man!
Aldo:… AAAYYYYYY!!!!
3) David Platt scores injury time swivel volley against a stubborn Belgian side in the second round of Italia ’90. I saw this goal again recently for the first time in ages. IT. IS. BRILLIANT.
2) Maradona scores against Greece in USA ’94, turns and runs at speed towards the touchline camera, eyes on fire, fists clenched, head about to explode, as the cocaine in his system really kicks in. The face of a lunatic. Classic…Genius…. Cheating *******.
1) Cameroon’s 38 year old striker Roger Milla can’t stop laughing as he tackles poodled permed ‘Colombia keeper Rene Higuita (later to be seen on a BBC documentary, revving his motorbike in his front room, addled by cocaine) on the edge of the area and calmly strokes the ball home.
I can’t wait.