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Icons 1990: a walk into the light, Franz Beckenbauer at the 1990 World Cup
18/12/2025 | 24 mins.
On a magical night in Rome, as Germany celebrated their third world title in 1990, one man quietly stepped away from the chaos. Franz Beckenbauer - hands in his pockets, gold medal around his neck - walked alone across the Stadio Olimpico pitch, lost in thought while his players rejoiced. This story - inspired by the feature written by Filippo Cataldo - is one of ten episodes in Icons, a GOAL podcast revisiting the last ten World Cups from a unique perspective, to bring the spirit of the tournament back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Icons 1986: From Tepito to the Azteca, the incredible story of Argentina’s jerseys in Mexico
04/12/2025 | 17 mins.
Maradona’s brilliance was written in jerseys hastily bought from a street market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Icons Teaser
28/11/2025 | 0 mins.
Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities. Some you already know, others you’ll never forget after hearing their story. This podcast uncovers the moments, symbols, items and people that shaped football and World Cup history. From Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt to Ronaldo’s legendary 2002 haircut. Not just what happened, but why it became iconic.

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