The Untold Story Behind Andrés Escobar’s Tragic Fate After a World Cup Own Goal

The Untold Story Behind Andrés Escobar’s Tragic Fate After a World Cup Own Goal

In 2026, Santiago Escobar told The New York Times, “His death hit me really hard. I loved him. I wanted him here for longer. He left us too soon. After 32 years, I still cry for my brother and I don’t understand the death of a person who only did what he loved most, which was play football, entertain people, give joy to his fans, and give everything for his country, for his city.”

Today, soccer fans in Colombia and around the world celebrate Andrés Escobar’s legacy — not as the man who scored an own goal, but as the man who held his head up high before and after.


After reading about the life and death of Andrés Escobar, learn about the time opposing sides stopped fighting to play soccer together during World War I. Then, go inside the chilling murder of Mexican singer Chalino Sánchez.

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