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England stars of 1986 still cannot 'forgive and forget' infamous Hand of God goal
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England stars of 1986 still cannot 'forgive and forget' infamous Hand of God goal

The article discusses the lingering resentment among England's 1986 World Cup squad towards Diego Maradana's controversial 'Hand of God' goal, which led to Argentina's victory over England in the quarter-finals. Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton recalls the moment, stating he knew Maradona had handballed the goal and criticized the officials for not calling it. Shilton emphasizes that while the past is history, the current England team has the opportunity to achieve greatness. Other former players like Terry Butcher express continued discomfort with the goal, though they respect the current team's resilience. The piece highlights the lasting emotional impact of the incident on those involved.

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England stars of 1986 still cannot 'forgive and forget' infamous Hand of God goal

The article discusses the lingering resentment among England's 1986 World Cup squad towards Diego Maradana's controversial 'Hand of God' goal, which led to Argentina's victory over England in the quarter-finals. Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton recalls the moment, stating he knew Maradona had handballed the goal and criticized the officials for not calling it. Shilton emphasizes that while the past is history, the current England team has the opportunity to achieve greatness. Other former players like Terry Butcher express continued discomfort with the goal, though they respect the current team's resilience. The piece highlights the lasting emotional impact of the incident on those involved.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a historical sports event and does not present any overt political bias. It includes perspectives from former players but maintains a balanced tone, avoiding strong ideological framing.

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