John Barnes Stuns Brazil

Former England International John Barnes looks back on his wonder goal against Brazil in 1984

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[Alfredo Gomez]

I saw John Barnes playing against my country (Uruguay) in that England Tour. I was at the Estadio Centenario that night with my friends. Uruguay won 2-0, but I´d never forget how good he was, Even today, I´m sure that if he played from the begining that game against Argentina in 1986, England win. The sad part was all those fucking racist fans that used to insult him just because he was black. One of my favorite players ever.

[Robbie Dhesi]

Have you ever heard of Kenny Dalglish?

[Paulo Mauricio dos Santos]

Eu fui neste jogo em 1984, eu tinha 13 anos e meio e nunca mais esqueci deste gol, um dos mais bonitos que vi no estádio do Maracanã, mesmo sendo brasileiro, olhem que vi, Zico, Maradona, Sócrates, Júnior, Reinaldo, Romário, Bebeto, Roberto Dinamite entre outros, mais este gol foi realmente lindo e marcante e a Inglaterra ainda ganhou a partida.

[Gunny Akdo]

you will never find less gentle players as in the english squads

[FcPalermo1]

I never understood this some countries in latin america are very racist and they are some strange mix by them self, and everybody nows for the pure white race latins and negros are treated the same... and i f you are narrow minded like this please start an politic party but leave the beatifull game alone !

[Fat Clyde]

You ignorant prick. He was racially abused continually when he played for England...AND YOU KNOW IT !

[Tremendo Gallo]

NUNCA SABRE PORQUE EL IDIOTA DEL ENTRENADOR INGLES NO COLOCO DE TITULAR A BARNES EN EL MUNDIAL DE MEXICO 86. LO HACIA ENTRAR RECIEN EN LOS ULTIMOS MINUTOS Y EL TIPO ARRASABA CON CUALQUIER DEFENSA. SI HUBIERA ESTADO DESDE EL PRINCIPIO JUGANDO CONTRA ARGENTINA EN EL PARTIDO DE LA TRAMPA DE MARADONA, OTRA FUERA LA HISTORIA, LOS INGLESES HUBIERAN PASADO FACIL A LA FINAL

[northernhecklet]

Don't know what the woman in the video is talking about - this game wasn't even shown in full on UK TV - caught up with it on On The Ball. Great goal - but a meaningless friendly - The abuse at John Barnes wasn't because he was black, it was because he was great for Liverpool and crap for England - and everyone knew what he could do if he put his mind to it.

[RoathRipper]

was that woman actually ALIVE in 1984 or did her boyfriend tell her about it?

[Abiel Beluts]

Jesus Christ someone tell the Brazilians to press their B/Circle button.

[xpat73]

LOL at some of the worst defending I have ever seen.

[alan Tan]

Well said!