Quote Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties

And never mind 1986, they still talk about the time they won the World Cup in 1966 as if it were not only last week, but their rightful place to be.
Ha ha, LOL, yes, it could be like yesterday by the way some people talk about it

Soccer is not as big in the States - WHAT IS the Hand of God???
'The Hand of God' is how Diego Maradonna described his goal against England in 1986. The ball hit his hand before going into the net, and the goal was counted, The English fans were absolutely gobsmacked and completely rebelled against this. Maradonna replied by saying his goal was allowed by the Hand of God