A few more from people who’ve seen some of the historic games mentioned below. Brian Draper: “A quick question re superstition protocol tonight. The last time England were at the Azteca for a World Cup game 40 years ago, I was a spotty 17-year-old watching at a mate’s house over the road. I’ve just realised I’ve been in constant WhatsApp contact with said mate Chris during this tournament, after all these years, and our proximity tonight, albeit on-line, could prove very bad luck for the boys. Just wanted to alert anyone else who may need to avoid any similar pitfalls which reach us back to the hand of God in 1986. Break the link!” Lawrence Whyte: “While I did not see the England Mexico game in 1959 I remember my granddad being disappointed. Same granddad took me to the final at Wembley in 1966 - what a day! Fast forward 20 years and I took my 6 year old son to Mexico City and we watched Diego Maradona’s hand of God goal right in front of us. Now with 2 sons I was also at the game wher
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A few more from people who’ve seen some of the historic games mentioned below. Brian Draper: “A quick question re superstition protocol tonight. The last time England were at the Azteca for a World Cup game 40 years...
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