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that Andrés Escobar, Colombian footballer scored own goal in Colombia s group match against the United States during the 1994 FIFA World Cup. After five days, he was assassinated by drug cartels as a punishment.

Feb 27, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that Andrés Escobar, Colombian footballer scored own goal in Colombia’s group match against the United States during the 1994 FIFA World Cup. After five days, he was assassinated by drug cartels as a punishment.

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