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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — On the eve of the World Cup final, Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said he saw some "parallels" between his team and the Argentina that became world champion in 1986. Instead, ...

West German forward Rudi Voeller heads the ball over Argentinian defender Oscar Ruggeri as forward Juergen Klinsmann looks on during the 1990 World Cup final between West Germany and Argentina July 8, ...

More than 30 years have passed since the magical nights of Italia ‘90, but Claudio Caniggia’s signature long blond hair remains. His refusal to cut it short, as demanded by the then Argentina coach ...

Argentina were shamed as West Germany last night became the world champions for the third time in the most ill-disciplined final in the competition’s 60-year history. Argentina, who have neither ...

Arguably the greatest upset in World Cup history and one that made me well and truly fall in love with football Life is filled with memorable summers and among my first was that of 1990. I was nine at ...

Of the great World Cup upsets - the USA’s victory over England in 1950, North Korea’s over Italy in 1966 and Algeria’s over West Germany in 1982 probably push it close - this one stands alone in myth ...