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Jorge Luis Burruchaga (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxoɾxe βuruˈtʃaɣa]; born 9 October 1962), nicknamed Burru, is an Argentine association football coach and former professional football player. He played both as an attacking midfielder and forward and scored the winning goal in the final of the 1986 FIFA World Cup .
Mar 13, 2018 · Jorge Burruchaga was the midfielder who supported Diego Maradona and scored the late goal that won the World Cup for Argentina. Learn about his role, his teammates, his challenges and his memories of a dramatic tournament.
- Gary Thacker
Jan 1, 1999 · This is the profile site of the manager Jorge Burruchaga. The site lists all clubs he coached and all clubs he played for.
SeasonDateLeftJoined98/99Jan 1, 1999Retired94/95Jan 1, 199593/94Jul 1, 199392/93Jul 1, 1992- Argentina
- 1.21 Years
- Gualeguay
- Argentina
Jan 1, 1999 · Jorge Burruchaga former footballer (Attacking Midfield) last club: CA Independiente
- Argentina
- Gualeguay
Jorge Burruchaga scored the winner in the 1986 World Cup Final against Germany, after Argentina had squandered a 2-0 lead. Read his account of that dramatic goal and the celebration that followed.
Jun 29, 2022 · Match poised at 2-2, a brilliant through pass from Maradona, the pass finds Burruchaga who scores… and Argentina become champions of the world! Jorge Burruchaga scored that goal this very day exactly 36 years ago.
Dec 14, 2022 · The former Argentina star, who scored the goal that secured the 1986 World Cup title, shares his admiration for the current captain and hopes he can repeat the feat in Qatar 2022. He also reflects on his own historic moment, the criticism of Messi and the football at the World Cup.