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40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?

A philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.

17.06.2026 20

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Cesar R. Torres

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.

26.05.2026 10

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