Maradona's Magic in Mexico: Forty years ago, the footballing landscape shifted on Mexican soil. The 1-1 draw between defending champions Italy and Argentina wasn't a tactical masterclass, but it marked a definitive turning point in World Cup history. For Italy, Mexico '86 was the painful conclusion to Enzo Bearzot’s legendary era. The heroes of Spain '82 were aging, the fluid style of play was gone, and the Azzurri were operating on borrowed time. A sluggish draw with Bulgaria, a narrow win over South Korea, and a Round of 16 exit to France framed this decline. Yet, this specific match is immortalized by one moment of pure genius. Diego Armando Maradona escaped the marking of Gaetano Scirea, delivering a wicked, delicate touch that completely outwitted Giovanni Galli. It was a stunningly beautiful finish—and the first of five historic goals Maradona would score in a truly unique World Cup tournament. Here is how the numbers stacked up for that historic Group A clash: Date: June 5, 198...