Talk:List of FIFA World Cup own goals

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Review of source/popular misconception[edit]

"It is believed that the murder of Colombian footballer Andrés Escobar in the immediate aftermath of the 1994 World Cup was a retaliation for his having scored an own goal which contributed to his team's elimination from the tournament" Although many would take this and feel it's believable, it's an old-wives tale/one that has no actual proof. It's been disproven despite being used in a segment of 'The Two Escobars' (a 30 for 30 documentary). I guess it just makes for an easily believable story--drugs involved, gambling likely involved, etc. There's just no actual evidence. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.61.251.87 (talk) 16:23, 19 June 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I concur. I do not have information in front of me but it's likely they did not know who he was, and it was not the result of aggravation over the football result.
I saw this in this article and likewise felt it was immediately incorrect.
I do feel it is fair to say own goals are scrutinized, particularly back then but not as much now.
the growth in them is largely the change of how the game is played, with attackers playing a bit like hockey by seeking deflective shots, balls that curve harder, just overall it seems far more common defenders are playing balls in a direction towards their net.
the growth in them is largely the change of how the game is played, with attackers playing a bit like hockey by seeking deflective shots, balls that curve harder, just overall it seems far more common defenders are playing balls in a direction towards their net in contested balls and funny bounces. Back then it was typically an accident that appeared more suspicious, such as a slide tackle directly facing goal. 172.58.123.34 (talk) 06:38, 23 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Argentina vs Spain 1966[edit]

Although it is not officially recognized, but Spain's goal is a clear own goal by poor goalkeeper Roma

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ujeqejqvAQ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 187.189.49.158 (talk) 16:52, 20 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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