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Italy 90: The drum Branco, Bilardo talk, Caniggia's goal…

Last update November 16, 2023 by colgadosporelfutbol

even today, After so many years, that Argentina Brazil corresponding to the second round of World Cup Italy 90 It sets tongues wagging. The two countries vying to be the dominant choice of America and arguably we face the great classic of the continent.

The albiceleste reached this world after leaving world champion in Mexico '86. But nevertheless, Brazilians that day, that had a cast of great players, They started as favorites. They did not have the wiles of Argentine coach, Carlos Bilardo, he had already stated that: “I still don't know how we're going to do it., but we will have to invent something to stop the Brazilians”.

Branco's canister and the accusation that they put something in his water

Although it is something that has never been recognized by the Argentine coach, The truth is that there is 'evidence' that the Argentines drugged some Verdeamarela footballers.. Specifically to White, footballer number 6 that day, he took water from one of the drums that the masseuse was carrying Argentina. Troglio I was lying on the floor and had to receive assistance, While, Argentine soccer players drank several transparent bottles. But nevertheless, Brazilian drank a can of green color ‘Gatorade’.

A few minutes later, the scene was repeated. Maradona the floor and again entering serve masseurs. This time an Argentine player feints to take the green drum but fails to do so. White It seems to notice and discuss with the lineman. Since then, footballer Brazil He begins to feel dizzy and groggy, The trap has taken effect.

“They could have ended my career.”. “It was something very serious.”

In several subsequent interviews, Own White He said he was drugged: “Suddenly I started to feel stupid.. It was very serious because it could have ended my career. Imagine that they give me an anti-doping test at the end of the game”.

Years cure everything and there have been several protagonists of that story have spoken. Maradona He confirmed, half jokingly half, a television program for Argentina. Meanwhile, Ruggeri it also dropped in several interviews. The one who denies is the coach himself, who knows if ringleader of this madness, Carlos Bilardo.

Caniggia's goal and Bilardo's talk

The game ended with victory for Argentina with a solitary and historical Caniggia goal to pass Maradona. Argentina He left in the lurch Brazil and she reached the quarterfinals. That team would be able to reach the final but could not Germany who lifted the trophy and took revenge 1986. Germans, with a goal scored by penalty Andreas Brehme were champions.

Caniggia goal
Caniggia at the moment scoring the winning goal for Argentina over Brazil (TN.com)

“If they continue giving it to those in yellow… we are going to lose”

If the party does not already have enough anecdotes and curiosities, the defender Ruggeri He told the incredible talk Billiards He gave them at halftime of the game: “We entered the locker room with 0-0 but with a bad feeling that we were being inferior to Brazil. We expected a tough talk technician. They spent 5 minutes in the dressing room no one entered. We thought we wanted to let stand a while. They spent 10 minutes and nothing. To the 13 O 14 minutes the referee touched us to the door to return to the court. We went out and shouted Bilardo was when we: “If they continue giving it to those in yellow… we will lose”.

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