In 1994, Colombia’s national team carried a nation’s dreams into the World Cup. Andrés Escobar, the “Gentleman of Football,” was their heart and soul—a defender known for his grace and grit. But one moment changed everything. During the match against the USA on June 22, 1994, Escobar’s accidental own goal led to Colombia’s shocking 2-1 loss. The weight of a nation’s expectations crushed him. Just days later, on July 2, 1994, in Medellín, he was gunned down outside a bar at age 27. The killers ta

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