Iconic Momentsmedium
Which Colombian defender scored a tragic own goal at the 1994 World Cup that is widely believed to have led to his murder shortly after returning home?
CORRECT ANSWER
Andres Escobar
Andres Escobar scored an own goal against the USA at the 1994 World Cup and was murdered in Colombia shortly after the tournament, a tragedy widely linked to the result.
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