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In the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which player tragically died after scoring an own goal?
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Andrés Escobar
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- Andrés Escobar
- Diego Maradona
- Roberto Baggio
- Gabriel Batistuta
Explanation & Context
Colombian defender Andrés Escobar was tragically murdered days after scoring an own goal that contributed to Colombia's elimination from the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
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