Did you know?

1934 Argentinian Luis Monti who was born in Buenos Aries is the only person to have played in two World Cup finals for different countries, representing Italy in 1934 after playing for Argentina four years earlier.

Iranian Messi One to watch out for in the Iranian team is Sardar Azmoun. Son of an international volleyball player, he made his Iranian league debut at 15 and has been labelled as the “Iranian Messi”.

Hand of God Argentina knocked England out of the quarter finals in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, courtesy of one of the most controversial goals in World Cup history. In the 51st minute Diego Maradona scored with his hand. The goal has gone down as the ‘Hand of God’.