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priscilla 1Pinnacle Moments in World Cup History
July 5th 2010 00:21
There have been 19 soccer world cups since the first back in 1930, with each one having its heroes, villains and defining moments.
Some of these moments are so spectacular or significant, they become immortalised in football legend.
Sports Illustrated takes a detailed look at the 20 most memorable moments in world cup history. Below are some of the biggest, see the remainder here.
Maradona scores with his hand against England. The controversial "Hand of God."
In the same game, Maradona scored one of the best goals ever seen after beating four England defenders on a run from halfway.
Johan Cruyff unveils the turn
Johan Cruyff revealed his special move to beat a defender, the first time such a move had been seen.
The goal that announced that the 17-year-old Pele had burst onto the international scene.
Marco Tardelli's tear-stained, fist-pumping emotional celebration after scoring the second goal against West Germany is considered one of the most memorable ever.
Some of these moments are so spectacular or significant, they become immortalised in football legend.
Sports Illustrated takes a detailed look at the 20 most memorable moments in world cup history. Below are some of the biggest, see the remainder here.
Diego Maradona's "Hand of God"
Argentina vs. England - 1986
Goal of the Century
Argentina vs. England - 1986
Johan Cruyff unveils the turn
Holland vs. Sweden - 1974
Pele's goal
Brazil vs. Sweden - 1958 final
Marco Tardelli's goal celebration
Italy vs West Germany - 1982 final
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