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Andrés Escobar Saldarriaga (Spanish pronunciation: [anˈdɾes eskoˈβaɾ saldaˈrjaɣa]; 13 March 1967 – 2 July 1994) was a Colombian professional footballer who played as a center-back. He played for Atlético Nacional , BSC Young Boys , and the Colombia national team . [2]
Mar 4, 2022 · A look back on the chilling murder of Colombian soccer star Andres Escobar, who was killed 10 days after an own goal in the 1994 World Cup.
Remembering the great Andrés Escobar. The Colombia legend's life was tragically cut short after scoring an own-goal the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA. Subscribe f...
Oct 12, 2022 · The Two Escobars juxtaposes Andrés Escobar’s life and death with the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, the head of Colombia’s most powerful drug cartel during the ’80s and early ’90s.
Nov 21, 2022 · At the 1994 World Cup, held that year in the U.S., soccer star Andrés Escobar was playing for his home country, Colombia, when he made a mistake on the pitch against the American team. Escobar's mishap contributed to his team's 2-1 loss and shocking elimination from the tournament.
May 22, 2018 · Colombia defender Andres Escobar was shot dead in his hometown of Medellin only days after returning home from the 1994 World Cup in the United States.
Jan 20, 2023 · At only 19, Andrés Escobar took Colombian soccer by storm. As a young, talented center-back who grew up on the streets of Medellín, he quickly became a crucial player in the lineup for Atlético Nacional, a powerhouse in South America.
