Claudio Caniggia scored both goals as Argentina defeated the Nigerians to clinch advancement to the second round. Samson Siasia opened the scoring (8’). On June 29, FIFA announced Maradona had tested positive for “an over-the-counter nasal decongestant containing ephedrine.” [Read more…] about June 25, 1994 – Argentina 2:1 Nigeria, Diego Maradona selected for post-match drug test, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 54,453)
Claudio Caniggia scored both goals as Argentina defeated the Nigerians to clinch advancement to the second round. Samson Siasia opened the scoring (8’). On June 29, FIFA announced Maradona had tested positive for “an over-the-counter nasal decongestant containing ephedrine.” [Read more…] about June 25, 1994 – Argentina 2:1 Nigeria, Diego Maradona selected for post-match drug test, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 54,453)
Two Gabriel Batistuta goals (2’, 44’) gave Argentina a 2-0 halftime lead in the Albiceleste’s World Cup ’94 opener. Diego Maradona (60’) and Batistuta (penalty kick) upped the lead, launching Argentina into a favorite’s role. The World Cup kicked off on June 17, 1994, Argentina setting up training camp at Babson College in Wellesley. And, apparently, the Seleccion’s training staff went shopping on Tremont Street in Boston, purchasing the substance containing ephedrine that ended up getting Maradona suspended. [Read more…] about June 21, 1994 – Argentina 4:0 Greece, First WC game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 53,644)
Diego Maradona and the Argentina national team arrived to set up World Cup headquarters, first at the Sheraton Hotel in Needham, then at Babson College. [Read more…] about June 5, 1994 – “A Boston Debut for Maradona” and Argentina
With Diego Maradona’s suspension announced on June 29, 1994, Argentina lost its edge and risked dropping out of first place in Group D of the World Cup. The Argentines needed at least a draw against Bulgaria in the final group game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, and they had a numerical advantage in a 0-0 match into the late going. Meanwhile, Nigeria held a 1-0 lead over Greece and coach Clemens Westerhof was monitoring things as Argentina fell behind to a Hristo Stoitchkov goal, the game concluding with the Bulgarians winning, 2-0.
[Read more…] about June 30, 1994 – Nigeria 2:0 Greece, World Cup at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 53,001)
Three Gabriel Batistuta goals (2’, 44’, 90’) and Diego Maradona’s 60th-minute conversion launched Argentina into a favorite’s role in the tournament. The World Cup kicked off June 17, 1994, and anticipation built for this match, the first of six WC games in New England. Argentina set up camp at Babson College in Wellesley and, apparently, the Selección’s training staff shopped on Tremont Street in Boston, purchasing the dietary supplement containing ephedrine that ended up getting Maradona banned. [Read more…] about June 21, 1994 – Argentina 4:0 Greece, first World Cup game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 53,644)