ICONS

On a magical night in Rome, as Germany celebrated their third world title in 1990, one man quietly stepped away from the chaos. Franz Beckenbauer - hands in his pockets, gold medal around his neck - walked alone across the Stadio Olimpico pitch, lost in thought while his players rejoiced. This story - inspired by the feature written by Filippo Cataldo - is one of ten episodes in Icons, a GOAL podcast revisiting the last ten World Cups from a unique perspective, to bring the spirit of the tournament back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maradona’s brilliance was written in jerseys hastily bought from a street market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices