The most distinct memory from covering the 1994 World Cup in the United States? Was it the great Baggio sending his fateful penalty kick far over the bar in the final at the Rose Bowl, opening the door for Brazil to beat Italy? The opening game in Chicago, with the president in attendance? (And Oprah falling off the stage before the game?) The United States making its own mark, showing this country the possibilities?
Was it the Bulgarian players lounging poolside in Princeton? No, but we’ll get to them.
It was Maradona.
It was being in Massachusetts the day Diego Maradona scored his last-ever World Cup goal.