The Mexico shot-stopper – renowned for his dazzling shirts and prowess as a striker – still can’t believe FIFA banned goalkeepers from playing outfield
He started slowly in this tournament, and the red mist descended once again – but, as he would do again after, saved his most decisive contributions for the final
It wasn't quite the kick that killed a career, but there was no coming back from shootout heartbreak for the Divine Ponytail – who still can't shake the feeling today
Poor Manuel Lanzini's World Cup is over before a ball has been kicked, and doubts remain over the true fitness of Egypt's Mo Salah. The following men know just how they feel – and some even missed out on ultimate glory
Argentina's 1978 World Cup win was played out on a backdrop of military terror, but their star striker and his teammates fought – and angled – their way to victory amid the horror
Norman Whiteside and Lothar Matthaus can watch Russia 2018 in the comfort that their respective men's World Cup records will remain intact – just as Just Fontaine and Dino Zoff can too. But other greats are under threat...
