1982. West Germany and Austria act out a 90 minute pantomime to ensure they both skulked through at the expense of Algeria. Football lost much of its magic and beauty for me on that day. Two European neighbours conspiring to exclude an upstart team from the developing world just seemed symptomatic of the direction the sport was taking at the higher levels. FIFA's toothless response was an early indication of the corrupt monster they were destined to grow into, culminating in an oil-rich , non-footballing and totally unsuitable nation being able to bribe and buy their way to hosting the World Cup.

If that's a bit depressing and dour for you just think back to the smile on Roger Milla's face as he danced by the corner flag in 1990!