The World Cup Match Which Ended Six Minutes Early

from OTD: Your Daily Dose of Soccer History · host 17 Laws Guy

OTD E0257 — 1 5 Jul 1930: Argentina beat France 1–0 at Gran Parque Central in the first ever meeting between the nations, but the match becomes famous because Brazilian referee Gilberto de Almeida Rêgo blows the final whistle six minutes early while France’s Marcel Langiller is through on goal. This episode traces France’s quick turnaround after the first World Cup match, Argentina’s status as Olympic silver medalists and tournament favorites, Luis Monti’s rough tackle on Lucien Laurent and 81st-minute free-kick winner, the early whistle chaos, and the long Argentina-France World Cup arc through 1978, 2018 and 2022.Ideas: [email protected]

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