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Andrés Escobar Saldarriaga (Spanish pronunciation: [anˈdɾes eskoˈβaɾ saldaˈrjaɣa]; 13 March 1967 – 2 July 1994) was a Colombian professional footballer who played as a center-back. He played for Atlético Nacional, BSC Young Boys, and the Colombia national team.
Oct 12, 2022 · We’re here to talk about Andrés Escobar’s own goal in the 1994 World Cup and what came after it. And the murder of a soccer player, seemingly over a soccer match, is hard to think about.
Jun 23, 2020 · On July 1, 1994, Andres Escobar, known as “The Gentleman of the Field” due to his calm demeanor and clean play on the pitch, went out with friends. They hit up a few bars in Escobar’s hometown of Medellin but parted ways late in the night.
May 22, 2018 · Days after returning home from the 1994 World Cup in the United States, Colombia defender Andres Escobar was shot dead in his hometown of Medellin. The murder ranks as one of the most shocking moments in World Cup history and cast a shadow over the rest of the tournament.
Jun 30, 2022 · After letting up an own goal against the United States in the 1994 World Cup, Andres Escobar returned home to be shot and killed by alleged drug traffickers.
Sep 2, 2011 · Andrés Escobar own goal (World Cup 1994: USA - Colombia) Matapoliisit19. 1.71K subscribers. Subscribed. 10K. 3.9M views 12 years ago. Andrés Escobar own goal in 1994 World Cup ...more....
Remembering the great Andrés Escobar. The Colombia legend's life was tragically cut short after scoring an own-goal the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA. Subscribe f...
Nov 7, 2022 · Andres Escobar was shot and killed in Colombia for his own goal at the World Cup.
Jun 6, 2014 · A few days after returning home early from a tournament many, including Pele, thought Colombia could win, defender Andres Escobar was shot dead in his hometown of Medellin.
Mar 4, 2020 · Thursday marks the 21-year anniversary of the tragic and untimely death of Andres Escobar, the Colombian defender who scored the infamous own-goal against the United States men's national team...
