The Match

Overview

Film reconstructs the historic match Argentina vs England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, famously remembered for the the hand of God goal by Maradona. Also exploring the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, in the background of the recent deadly Falklands War between the two countries.

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Cast

Gary Lineker

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John Barnes

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Jorge Burruchaga

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Jorge Valdano

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Julio Olarticoechea

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Oscar Ruggeri  

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Peter Shilton

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Ricardo Giusti

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Bobby Robson

Self (archive footage)

Diego Maradona

Self (archive footage)