a The Biggest Moments in Soccer History by Karl Motey | Jun 21, 2022 | karl motey, sports
Those who know nothing about the sport can witness signi몭cant moments in football history. Whether it was Michael Jordan’s “몭u game” or The Miracle on Ice, these incidents and match-ups are indelibly etched into history. Far beyond their immediate signi몭cance, these moments have impacted sports more broadly as they continue to shape how people view what a game ought to be. Here are the most signi몭cant moments in soccer history:
Diego Maradona’s “Hand of ‘God’ Goal The goal most easily recognized as one of the biggest in football history would be Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter몭nal match. The high ball cleared a slew of English players and headed for an English defender, who Maradona beat with his hand. The referee didn’t see it, but everyone else did.
Italian Star Roberto Baggio’s Finale Penalty Miss If a player misses a penalty kick in the World Cup Final, his legacy is likely to be de몭ned. That was certainly the case with Roberto Baggio, who missed the decisive penalty in the 1994 World Cup 몭nal. Despite playing against Brazil’s Paulinho, Baggio’s shot skewed horribly to the right, denying Italy their 몭rst and only World Cup title.