One own goal during the 1994 World Cup leads to Colombia's elimination and triggers a series of events resulting in soccer star Andres Escobar's death.
“Sometimes it really is a matter of life and death”
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One own goal during the 1994 World Cup leads to Colombia's elimination and triggers a series of events resulting in soccer star Andres Escobar's death.
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Synopsis
Andres Escobar, Colombia's star soccer player, faces a critical moment during the 1994 World Cup in Los Angeles. In a match against the United States, he scores an own goal, leading to Colombia's unexpected elimination from the tournament. This incident triggers a series of tragic events, culminating in his murder shortly after. The lives of Andres and Pablo Escobar, the infamous leader of the Medellin Cartel, intertwine through the influence of drug money in sports and the political turmoil of Colombia.
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Why Watch
- See how drug money influenced Colombian soccer.
- Find out about Andres Escobar's tragic fate.
- Meet key figures like Pablo Escobar and Andres Escobar.
Did You Know
- Pablo Escobar was the leader of the Medellin Cartel in the 1990s.
- Andres Escobar was Colombia's premier soccer star during the 1994 World Cup.
- Andres scored an own goal against the United States, leading to Colombia's elimination.
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Who directed The Two Escobars?
The Two Escobars was directed by Michael Zimbalist.
What event led to Andres Escobar's death?
Andres Escobar was murdered following his own goal during a crucial match against the United States in the 1994 World Cup.
What was the relationship between Pablo Escobar and Andres Escobar?
Pablo Escobar was a notorious drug lord, while Andres Escobar was Colombia's premier soccer star, and their lives were linked through the intersection of soccer and crime in Colombia.
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