The Tragic Fate of Andres Escobar

Colombia, 1994. An own goal cost Andres Escobar more than just the game.

It cost him his life. The celebrated soccer star accidentally scored an own goal

in the World Cup match against the USA. Colombia was eliminated. But behind the scenes,

powerful men had bet millions on the victory. Ten days later, Andres left a bar

in Medellin. A man was waiting in the parking lot. Words were exchanged. Then shots were

fired. With each shot, the perpetrator is said to have shouted: Gol.

Gol. Gol. Six bullets pierced his body. Andres Escobar was

killed instantly. He was only 27 years old. The murderer, Humberto Muñoz Castro,