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Maradona, Korean history up for grabs

Maradona, Korean history up for grabs

In the first game at the 1986 World Cup, 32 years after its previous appearance, South Korea faced Argentina and lost 3-1. It was a game immortalized in East Asia in an iconic image of Huh Jung-moo tackling Diego Maradona in a rather forceful manner. At the time, Maradona was the best player in the world, and many still think he is the best that's ever been. "I remember Huh very well," Maradona said at the 2010 World Cup, coach of Argentina at the time, while Huh was in charge of the Taeguk Warriors, where they were due to meet.