Andrés Escobar Saldarriaga
Andrés Escobar Saldarriaga, known as 'The Gentleman,' was a Colombian footballer who played as a defender for the national team and Atlético Nacional. He tragically gained notoriety after being murdered in 1994, shortly after scoring an own goal that contributed to Colombia's elimination from the World Cup. His death is often cited as a grim reminder of the intersection of sports and violence in Colombia, particularly influenced by drug trafficking and gambling.
Born on Mar 13, 1967 (58 years old)
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Andrés Escobar is mentioned as a tragic example of the consequences of being associated with gambling in football.
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Andrés Escobar was a Colombian footballer who was tragically murdered after the 1994 World Cup.
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