Quote from: J70 on October 27, 2022, 12:51:21 PM
'82 for me. Gerry Armstrong, Falcao's celebration after scoring in their classic loss against Italy, the semi between W Germany and France (and Schumacher the ****!), Maradona getting kicked off the field by the Italians, then sealing a disappointing first WC by getting the line against Brazil (setting him up for the ultimate triumph four years later).
All this for me. I remember watching Gerry Armstrong scoring on my great aunts house in Castlefinn.
When they showed the replay all the older ladies celebrated again. 🙂
The muffled commentary at 82 and older World Cups gave a real sense of a far off land the you just don't get anymore. Also, as stated, far too many countries in it these days.
82 my first memory, but still have a clear memory of Manuel Negrete scoring a clinker for Mexico in 86.