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The most famous world cup tournament ever, first for the ‘hand of God goal’ and secondly, for the arguably the greatest goal in World Cup history. Both Scored by Diego Maradona.
England as a nation has still not got over that goal, In fact, until now, Peter Shilton, England’s keeper in that game, refused to shake Maradona’s hand or forgive him.
Now perhaps, the English can bury the hatchet, even if that first goal was disallowed, there is no doubt Maradona would have scored another wonder goal
What remains unclear — The specific games that will be highlighted in the World Cup special have not been disclosed.
England fans from Mexico 1986 reunite in the USA
England fans who went to the 1986 World Cup and never came back were reunited 40 years on at the world cup 2026 Croatia game last week.
Gary Allen, Stuart Bates, David Arnold and Garry Hardwicke jetted off to Mexico four decades ago to follow the Three Lions but enjoyed it so much they never returned.
They all went on to forge new lives for themselves across the United States and Mexico, where they settled down in new careers, got married and had 14 children between them.
Last week, Gary, 63, who now lives in Atlanta, and Stuart, 63, who lives in Texas, were reunited at an England game for the first time in decades as they came together to watch England’s 4-2 thriller against Croatia.
It is fair to say these lads have got over the 86 game.
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