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World Cup star's agonising death after being shot six times by drug cartel for own goal

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1994 World Cup - and paid for it with his life.Escobar, a central defender, begun his career at local side Atletico Nacional back in 1985, and returned to the club in 1990 following a short spell with Young Boys in Switzerland.At the time of 1994 World Cup, Escobar is said to have been offered a contract with AC Milan, and was a key part of the international squad that had beaten Argentina 5-0 to secure qualification.Despite the nation having high hopes for Francisco Maturana's side, they got off to the worst possible start with a 3-1 defeat in Los Angeles to a Gheorghe Hagi-inspired Romania.Going into the second fixture, Colombia were favourites in a must-win game against hosts the United States, but an early own goal from Escobar was.

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