WORLBE) a: : The Pallant bed ied Peter aitMARCO_ Juve WORLD SOCCER. MAY 1983 JUVENTUS CAN MAKE ALL THAT TALENT PAY OFF JUVENTUS wil never have mbich to the Agel "mins pot together a team of talents. ‘Athens. with all those. mon ments to the artistic and philo Sophie slory of ancient “Greece provides "venue to match the European football's biggest night ofthe year i being staged in the new Olympic Stadium: nest ‘enue for a new occasion, since is Seven years since we las witnessed 8 European “Champions” final without an English participant ‘Moe than that in Fat — with ‘out an English winner. Liverpool Nottingham Forest. Liverpool ‘again and Aston Villa list yeat have commanded the Champions ion ‘Yesterday's man. .. Tony Barton celebrates Aston Vi final with a mixture of spirit. luck go ay and. admirable resilience which ictory. But that was last year! Sie ion 2 ieee European Cup Final preview football then mayb that pots 10 ‘chance to adjust to the fisteam ‘succes for Homburg But oot. DY Keir Radmedge Whar swicnes ute have been balls patterns never run. quite true. tis, nevertheless hard 12 imagine that ths final wil be much ‘more than a cat-and-mouse afar certainly inthe fist hall Teil resemble — and not only beats ofthe slf-same national ties — the fist half of last year's World Cup Final in Madi. Taly against West Germany, repeated im the form of ther leading clad sides Polo Ross agsinst Manni Kaltz at one end: Horst Hrubesch ‘against Claudio Gentile atthe dither, The same faces. But wit two Key dliferenes inthe ten ties of Michel Plains and 2big- hiew Booiek These ate the men whose £2 million arival in Turi Tast su mer after the ‘World. Cup wis intended to be the decisive est Sep in lilting “uventus. to. the clsive European clu crown they have sought ors long. Ts hard 10 imagine. toking back, quite why the Bonipe GhatiesSivori team ‘of the late 1980s and ary 19H never co aquered Europe. But al foo often entation wavered inthe cary ‘ound This time there need eno such mistake. particulary since H: burg will Jiminy Hartnig in mild. He cellested' 4 second yellow card aring. the seminal return fgunst Real Sociedad and fs thus Stspended fom this mot impr tant of al next games. Hamburg, have, come. though thissenson so steady athe top ot the Bundesliga thet they have sade few changes. and few of thei reserves have had mach have mainly involved the forwards — with Jurgen Milewski and Tho ‘mas Von Heesen hovering on the fringe This lack of reserve cover could also count against Hamburg the game when afresh pat of legs can Work wonders cn 8 ig occa ‘Bat while European fans wl be hoping for a moment of drama from Ross, some mere poctey in ‘motion from Plain and sight of the devastating finishing of Bonick. they will also be saying goodbye. Tues Roberto Betegs ison his to Toronto after the game; that his lst game should important, Peas ing 0 ‘man who missed the World Cup last year because of injury isnt yet quite finished at © Continues on page 4 Europe comes to England ENGLAND may have sullered a European upset at ‘ub level, wit not one toam even reaching the ‘Semi-finals — but thal wasn't the end of English European ambitens fr the season From May 13 10 22 the finals of the European Youth Championship wil be staged in England, who qually deect as hosts. The final is being Staged at Write Hart Lane, ‘The first round groups are: Group 1: Czechoslovakia, West Germany, Bul aria, Sweden. Group 2: Yugoslavia, Romania, aly, Turkey, Group 3: England, Spain, Seotand (holders), Soviet Union. Group 4: Finland, France Ropu of eland, Belg, MANCHESTER UNITED are favours to win the A Cup after defeating Arsenal 2-1 in thei Vila Park semi-final. Thele opponents willbe Beghton, ‘tugging to avoid relegation trom the First Div ‘Sion yet teaching tho Final for he frst me n hee history with a 2-1 vetory over Jack Chartton's ‘Sheta’ Wednesday. THREE picture ACTION from the Word Cup. ‘wn Diego Maradona nolaing ‘ff a chalonge trom Paoio ‘Roberto Faleao, isthe subject ‘four Cover Picture. The 1262 ‘nals were, ofcourse, held in ‘Spain, but the venue ofthe 1986 series has yet tobe ‘announced. Al the signs point, however, to Mexico with FFIFa's World Cup organising ‘committee chairman Hermann "Neuberger even playing-cown ‘suggestions that his inguity ‘commission should pay last minute courtesy calls on the United Stats and Canad, Why are Mexico the Iavourtes? Answersin a ‘special report on pages 10-11. ‘Also in tis issue: European ‘Cups’ fais previews, pp 3-6: (Cito Focus on Watersehet 8.9; Toam America unvoled, ‘bp 12:28: Braz's new ‘manager in South America Review, pp. 14-17; National team reports on Bulgaria and Turkey, pp 18-19; Bran Glanvite, 9p 20-21; bertadores’ Cup history. Part ‘pp 22.28; Soviet scandals, 1Bp. 24-25; World Soccer Diary, 1926-27, Memory Lane, p28 Brazi Notebook, p29. FRound.the-word reports, pp. 30:39; Intemational deta, pp GERRY HITCHENS, former England, Vila, internazions Torino, Atalanta and Veterans’ match in Wales. Hitchens was, signed by inter after scoring twice in England's vitory over Italy in ome in 1981, and ‘n't return to Britain ‘uni 1969. P PvaLip RISING VOL 23 No. 8 May 1983 ONSLOW HOUSE 60.66 SAFFRON HILL LONDON ECIN GayFOUR European Cup Final p (© Continued from page 3 the top of the tee. Bettega has WORLD SOCCER, MAY 1985 how than inthe striking role where he made his name. ‘And while Bettega prepares to bow out, so: Hamburg wil als be about to part company with their fworman’ strike force: Horst Hirubesch and Lars Bs irubesch is now winding-down his career, dreaming no doubt of return tothe river banks to enjoy his angling, He has said repeatedly ‘negotiation, with Standard Lice Thomas von Heesen (right) shoots Hamburg's winner against Real Sociedad in West Germany. ave eon dragging on for some i HOW THEY GOT THERE "tr nosy. te doe ns —- SUVENTUS_ v_ HAMBURG Shentus Bee vel eens avinore— Plain, Ross teen wahepy at Hombre foto. leame wil lee kivanis hele and very pctatiy that "Bla Gand Faas ie aly anmounessdelence andi intresting note tend wll one day Bescon as one 9-9 hy Hidovte— Bonk, Plat Rotors hitting a hatarick gay that both rival coaches made their of the keys behind the English i, Rossi Dynamo Kiev in the European names as defenders domination of the Champions’ 7-4 on agg natn Hamburg’s boss. the Austrian Cup forthe past six years. ‘8 Standard Liege —Tardelh ‘ Ernst Happel, was a cenite-half On the bass that redressing of 2.0 hy Standars Logo — Rossi 2 with Rapid Vienna and later Rac the balance towards the individual 9-1 on agg ing Club de Paris. Happel scored. is needed, then hventus — de- 2-1 @'v Aston Vila (holders) — Level ‘occasional goals from free-kicks spite the defensive mentality of Rossi, Boniek nd penalties, but he was 80 Talla football generally — would 3-1 hv Aston Vila — Platina 2, Yet, while Juventus will be romantic centre-half of the old be more welcome winners. After Tarde favourites, the club's European Austrian school, but hat countrys all, no one has spent more than 5:2 on agg (quarter-inals) record atop level is petty equal. frst effective stopper. thcy have over the years in trying 20 hv Whazew Lodz — Tarde ‘One common denominator is As for Juventus coach Giovanal to maintain the tar system Bonega, that both have appeared on the Trapattoni he was. fine all-round Ta’s not to sa¥ that Hamburg 2:2 a v Widzow Lodz — Rossi, Tosing side ‘once in. Champions: wing-half who carned a masive can’t play stilled, entertaining Plate pen Cup final. Each time by 0, repatation as the only man who football. They're aslick outit who 4-2 on agg (seminal) Siuventus went down to a Johnny could Keep control of Pele by fait sil can't understand how IFK Scorers: Rossi 6. Piatni 5, Rep goal when the fell o Ajax in means rather than foul Gothenburg beat them in last Tardall 3, Bonk 2, Botoga 1, Belgrade in. 1973 — exactly 4 Both appear well-esconced in year's UEFA Cup Final Brio 1, Cabin 1 Gccade ago” And Hamburg slip. their jobs and defeat in: Athens "Manni Kaltzand Co are bigmen Hamburg ped 10 a singe John Robertson won't mean the order ofthe boot. with big reputations and they will 1-1 ay Dynamo, Berin — foal against Nottingham Forest in But Trapattoni has had the for- bell out to protect them. Yet Nilewsk Madi in 198 tune of being able to prepare while i's seven years since Bayern 20 hv Dynamo E, Berin — Outside the premier tourna: litle more easly” than Happel. Munich took the European Cup Hartwig, Krubesch ment Hamburg have won once While Hambure's “ma home to West Germany. its 18 +1 on gg ‘and finished. unners-up in the cupation has been with years since Hal —in the form of 1-0 hv Olympiakos Plasus — ‘Cup-winners' Cup. They have abo. the various challengers atthe top Milan — were last afforded that Yon Heesen been UEFA. Cup runners-up” of the Bundesliga. so Jwentus privilege fv Olympiakos — Magath, ‘Against that Juventus have twice have alvays been chising @ kot "Juventus appear to have the Heubosch, Rolf, Bastup theen runners-up inthe old Fairs’ cause behind Roma in aly cedge in individual skill but Ham- 5.0 on gg Cup nd landed the UEFA cup in The trend in world football over burg’s more difect approach will 3.0 av Dynamo Kiev — Bastup T97T— thanks to. an away-gosts the past 20 years has been away certainly keep Dino Zoff on his 3 rule win ver Bilbao. from the individual and towards dl-year-old tes! nv Kiev — Hartwig (nag (quarterfinals) ‘JUVENTUS HAMBURG. veal Sociedad — Rott hh Feal Sociedad — Jakobs, fie cape Pon Name on Bing 20FF eo Ua Srem ee een CLAUDIOGENTLE 297 AB MANFREDKALTZ 089 Beare Baston 2 Hag 2, Sencrosrio FA Se onuariontea caiman vas yeeettaresre urateas GaeTANOSCREA 2380 Ww HOLGER WEnONTMUs 213 ‘Sypeten £00 on eer auronocasnin = 288 iB BERND WeHMeveR 30 eee MASSIMO BON! 2 ME WOLFGANG ROLFF 231 1956-80 Real Mac, 1961-62 Mancorane 2867 ME Sincenuuewse 33 2 Benn. 1060 Mian 1064-65 ROBERTOBETTEGA 32 42 ME JURGEN GROH mous femazionale, 1966, Real Mac Mrowecnarne” 37 iy tr Peuwaanh 39 2k salar Ur ' jan 1970 Feyenos PA0Lo Rossi 2 2 CE LaRseastaur 27-28 (en) 10, 19604Man. 1870 Ferenc SBencwsomex 27 Baron —AT_-HORSTIRAUSESCH 32M eee censen. ee ea 1070-00 Natingrary Foes ‘SUBSTITUTES 1981 Liverpool. 1982 Aston Villa. Luciano Bodini 2 G . Uwe ltein a Most wins: Real Madrid 6; Ajax, Petri FB Michel Schmist 2 ren ence Cuecperare ma fir Alan anes 2 1 20 Oona sree Dometiouareechino 38 AT Thames VonHeesen 31 en me Non Guecppe aliens 20 at Cre, Feyencors and Aton Vila (Coach: GIOVANNI TRAPATTON! Coach: ERNSTHAPPEL Teach, WORLD SOCCER. MAY 1983 European Cup Winners Cup Final preview- May 11, in Gothenburg, ABERDEEN may have the more Serve, the more spicit and. the freater physical force to back their Ski But" against Real Madrid, ‘appearing in ther 11th European final, that might not be enough To get the history out of the way: this js Aberdeen’s firstever European final while Madrid are he greatest name in the history bboks. Si times sinners and tree times runners-up (most recently in 1981) in the Champions’ Cup and beaten finalists afer reply the 1971 Cup-winnets’ Cup. That defeat was atthe hands of Chelsea, And while none of the players then survive in the Madi {eam of today. they claim — in coach Alfredo Di Stefano — the presence ofthe man who inspted {hele Champions’ Cup domination ofthe 1950s Then Di Stefano was peripate tic, ‘al-action centee. forward, Pethaps the greatest footballer of all time, Now he wants t0 take Madrid to a repeat af his o¥n: for Di Stefano was Valencia coach when they won the Cup-vinners Cup in 1980, They beat Arsenal on penalties then, part of Spanish toy sand ‘wiched between Barcelona's Cup: winners’ Cup successes of 1979 land” 1982, And those. Barcclona triumphs provide extea motivation UEFA Cup Final preview- May 4 im Brussels May 18 in Lisbon | T'S RARE, nut thas the more refreshing, to find two ofthe Con- {inental games old favourites tae- Jing one another through the ten- slon of « European final Twenty years ago Bentica would have been the obvious tp. Andet= echt the aw outsiders. But in these 20 yeards plenty has changed. Benfica naw hive no Euscbio to thunder the goals and Belgium's steady improvement i refleted in Anderlesht’s standing ‘ss arrow favourites ‘Should the Belgians win over the two legs they wil Become only the second club to have won both the Cupswinner” Cup and. the UEFA Cup (Tottenham are the ‘other), But can the Belgians sue feed against a Benfica whose coach. Sven-Goran Eriksson Knows all about ‘winning the UEFA Cup? Alter all he was the magician who guided IEK Gothenburg to theie improbable triumph against far higher odds a year ago. Eriksson's policy of attack being the best form of defence 8 cat fying Benfica easily towards their th domestic championship. That is mot so surprising. What iste markable is that such fates have Scceeded against the more subtle dnd experienced opposition 10 be ABERDEEN _v_RE for Madd. The biter vas from Catalonia thus have one over on Real — a tile they have never claimed: an injustice 10 set 10 ight "That willbe the task confronting ‘8 Madrid tcam whose imported Strength comes now from Dutch: ‘man Johnny Metgod in the heart fof defence and West German Ut Stielike im midfield. Up front Suanito is ageing and less consis tent, but centre forward Carlos Samilana seems to have stuck in Europe this season in the air could ‘As or Aberdcen, manager Alex Ferguson, having spied out Mad. ridin the semifinal sccond leg Against FK Austria, will leave ‘nothing to chance. But while ack fowledging Madrid's ability. he ‘Confident that his own lively team ‘an do the jo ‘Gordon Strachan ia fine player who has een the subject Of en: vious glances from Bayern Munich. And the opportunism of the likes of Ene Black and Mark MeGhee was clear for everyone to seein the vemilinal demolition of Waters Both teams will hase their tac. ties on 4-42, with Madeid probs ably lanking the temperament ot Stitke andthe potential of Rear ‘do Gallego to midcld with the ‘workrate of Angel and the phic al nagging of San ose. ‘That being so, and given that the Swedish fans wll probably opt for honorary Scottish rather Span- {sh ctzenshipon the night. Mad- fad will come under heavier press: They will hope that Aberdeen’s extravagant. attacking provides taps for Santillans and Juanito to exploit on the break. They wil hope ako that frantic finale 10 the domestic Scotsh season will mean “Aberden runningout of “That may be a forlom hope bearing im mind that Aberdeen have already played. two games ‘more to reach Gothenburg, having been drawn against Sion of Switzerland. in the’ preliminary round lst summer when no one ‘would have tipped them for glory “Aberdeen have scored 24 goals fon their way, sith the marksmen Spread around the team. Madrid by comparison, have found only Santillana a consistent thor it ‘opposition defences. Madrid have never been beaten by Scottish opposition in Europe Aberdeen couldn't choose a better ‘moment to reverse that trend: but Madrid may carry just a Tithe too rach mean experience. ANDERLECHT_v_BENFICA found in European competition Benfica last appeared ina Euro in 100s, when they went extra time to Man- ‘chester United in the Champions Gap decider at Wembley. Since ‘when they've turned up regularly in Europe each season without getting very far — thei standards find reputation dragged back by the depression in Portupucse fo ball. ‘Those who remember Benfca’s ‘lory years may be surprised 10 Know that plenty of today’s ans think of the Portuguese 3x mere history. Yet nothing could have ‘overturned that impression mote Spectaculary than Benicas defeat (oF Roma in the quarter-final this “They went to Rome's Olympic stam 38 rank ou the Ttalian league I ‘came away with a 2-1 victory Which made the continent sit up find breathed new confidence and new life into ageing veterans such 4: skipper and defensive King pin Humberto Coetho. and top scorer Nene The nan who did the damage val centre-forward Zoran Filipovic. But against ‘Anderlecht he will find fellow Yugoslav barring the way in Lk Perurovic. 4 sweeper whine sll confidence hos increased hy leaps fand ‘bounds. since his original Soach and mentor, Tomislav Ive twas sacked lst October Iwic's replacement. Paul Van Hist, was an Anderlecht star of ‘the 1960s and rates as his county's freatestever player” A. lotious fttacking insidesforward, he fis insiled'a more offensive frame of mind in an Anderlecht team who had hecome cautious to the point ofsterle under Ise The World Cup experience of midfielders Ludo Cocck and Franke Vercauteren — survivors ‘of Anderlech's Cup-winnets: Cup tin of the late 1970s — could just hake the difference when it comes {o holding the Belgian fort in the Lishon second leg. ‘With Ervin Vandenbergh hack in goatgrabbing form up ont Andertesht appear 10 have the edge. in_allsround skill and Strength, They may need it: Ben fh. twice winners and three times trunnerup inthe Champions’ Cup, have plenty, going for them in terms of pride FIVE Aberdeen: im Laghon — Sat Kennedy, Alex McLssh Wie Wier, Dug. Rouge Gordon ‘Stracran, Nel Smpson. Neale ‘Cooper, Ene Black—Mark McGee, Peer Wie eal Madris Agustin ~ an Jose, Franco Bone JehrnyNaigod Jose ‘Camacho —'Angel Rearco Galen, Ur Stee, ido San Jose — han: ‘0. Santona How they got there ‘Averdaen Sn 79, + (gin may Bt Dram Tiana 10, 02: Bt eh Booman’ 2-0) 1c: Bt Bayern Manth 0 32 (a tb Wateracnt ‘54, 04 (Gem). Scorers: MeGhoo & omit, Slack 3, Soon 3, Wat 2 et Kennet Melman lr "eal Madrid tt Baa Mave 00. 5-2 1 pest Dozsa 31.19 intra Bona 1-1 2 (gl: LF K Aust 22'31 (com). Scorers: Sabian 8 ‘into 3; Gatege 1. Garcia Hernan der lle 1 Maga 1, Salguero ‘Sendlose Previous winner: 1951 Forentna ‘962 Atoteo Nad 1963 Toternam 4868 ‘Sporing Lisoon. 1065 West am. 1906 Gorussa Dorin. 1967 Bayern nih 1968 tar 1969 So. Choleen 1972” Glasgow Rangers 4979 Mian. 1974 Nogseburg 1975 Dynamo Kew 1978 Anaeriec 1977 imu 1978 Andover 1978 Ba ‘ora 1980 Valea. 1961 Dynamo ‘Tota 1982 Barcoone Most wine: ‘aderiecht Barcelona and lan 2 ach Probable tema Andorieht: Jacques Munaron — Wir Hetkon. Lika Peruzowe, Marton ‘Osten, Menai Do Groce Par Fer franm, van’ Lozano, Ludo Coedk, borgh Kenneth Byio ifea: Maro’ onto — Nierno Piet, Antonio Gast Lopes I Hur terto Conko. Arora Veto — Car tor Manet Jono Als. an. Shou, Feranda Gaara ~ Zn Pape, Hom ny gt hare Andris We Ksopon Fk 203 Pome 402001 1,0: 6 Vena 2-1 (my otemtare ana, 1 34 ser) Seorore: Vandooer 7. Loztno 4 Bot Cover’ vereasoend Caer ratynts Se Grote Ober Fema (Serve) oem gos ‘ones Gots 2 2 corLokren 20PN AFC tuicn 1408 Roma 2:11 (sh 8 Un, Cara 00" 141 ison “Seorrs: Neve 6 Figo 0'tumbereGosro > Caron Previous winners (ears Cup EEA Copy "1068 Bataan, {000 Barclona: 1081 Roma. 1962-63 cin 1968 Zaragoza.” 1905 ros 1960 Barsiena. 1907 Noweste 070 Aer 1971 Lede, {one Tatemnarn, 078 Gvopoaste rt Feyenoord” 1979 Bovssia Mg 1875 {Nerpoot srr ners 19% PSV awe er ona My 80 {one Fk (Coheroirg. Moa wine Barcoors 5, Bons Mo ede (erpoot valencesix WORLD SOCCER. MAY 1983 How they reached the finals dovontue 2 Tard, Bato 59, ‘Wieaow Logs 0 MT: 0. Ati 72.000 (Recipts alan recon £550,000) Rat: Pome (Bs). “Juventus Zo Gertie, Cadre, Bone. Bo ‘stom Batogn, Tarot Rost (Marcesnire 77), Plain, Bonok. Widzew: Niynarczyk — Swink, Wojcik, Grzobose Karnes — viraga (Mysinsh 0), Pombo, Rosbert, Sult-~ Tikinsh, Solve hovers avenged a UEFA Cup dat the ‘Sadie Communal bythe Pols tes yeas 290 (tat wae on palin] wth he win Bute wasnt ‘ue ‘a2 Sear cut ae coach Govan Tagan. Srouid ave hed — partly sce the talons Rad gone ahead ser ony seven minds when a arco arcs iv was vet past yay by Greebose A mstace by Miyareyk cost he Poles a second goa ameat on the how" The ‘oahegper count rad a sot om Tova ea fate Zogniew Book and Beioga shot nthe "tose ball Tne Secord goa! poweked tho Polos tito some serous couneratiacong, but wae ‘hoventss who sae reerost note goal.tvouah ‘Boneh and Maroechro. Dina Zo was never {Wowie in game which saw sockngs for Jue’ Pratin’ ang Wazews Sut Grobost and Sr Real Sociedad 1 (Glas 74) Hamburg (Felt) Htz02. Alt: 27.000 Ret: Vautot(F) "Real: Aconada~ ClayetaLararaga, Gaia corte — Baquero, Zublaga, Zamora (Orbepe2) 63), Lopes ans. ego, race ‘Hamburg Sin — Kala. Jakob, Horonymos \Wehineyer"— Rot, Herwig. Groh, Magan Feubosch, Sactup ews! 48) ‘Cool and eonaent arreug moved coser — spparenty tothe second flo thee yore thanks othe daw ina mah thoy might have ‘won. They outplayed te Spaniards, oot by Stspensin ard jes, and tok te oad the Sa meute wnen new West German mverrators ‘Wiotgang Flt pened home onthe tun str fining dash by Jrvmy Hartge aready ‘trout Putedsoearhead Sabustogu that Imi genera) Zamora soon after but the, oneal puted lave Forcing ther frat come of the gamo, Real tox advanage of tose mak for Gato to head home Lope: Ulan curing we ‘CUP-WiNNERS' CUP ‘Sentinal, st logs (Aor 6) Aberdeen 5 Bleck! Simosan 8, McGhee 68,84, Wer?) aterschol 1 (Guémundsson 75) Wirz. at24,000 Refs Bergamo (t) "Aberdeen: Logtion ~ Kennedy, MeLesh Mie tor Rouge — Stachan, Simpsn, Ball (Cooper 79}, Back Howit76)~ NeGree, Wer ‘Wiaterechel Puseuo ~ Nats, Balovez Cie- ters, Oana Van Kraay (Y.Plossors 70), Cooney (Gonna 70), P.dansten. F. Janssen — Gus ‘rundsson, Voorhees. “Aberdan lost note assurng ter place in the fiat sweeping into tegoal lad INsoe TOU minutes and tay naling. tho. Bolas wih {homer bak twogoa! bust maway freush ho rc Black. the ‘Sian uncer fowar,hly sted manager ‘Nex Ferguzons decison fo rca Oa Be no Iaelon tho chance. Smpeon scored a brian slo second and Alex Mean ended sit a pst Bore the Belgas launched a cote of Token ‘ais tomac the ond fhe st hat Loh had te poshover tha bara coring eo hick rom Pare Sanoson bt that nat tho last ine Tho Balas ioubled hm un Lane Gudmasdsson® lao ‘onsdaton create by Voordeckers PR Austr 2 (Poser, Magyet 20) Fel Maca 2 (Saran 7 San Jou 55) (Mtr at: 4.00, Ret argu (Po) PK Auttia: Konia Sara, Obormayor. Zoe ‘oegeor\ ~ Mustdanegic [ihench 71) Gasoe- en, Magyar Radinec 77), Baumeisier— Poste, Stinkoger ‘Mand: area Rene (Agustn 46) — Juan ote, Borat Metgoa, Saguers— Ange. Galogs, at Bosque, San does Juanto (Pneca 8), Senta "Tho Austins, statrg svongly in bath halves wanna srt cetarmination neh sam of Mrs Barclons the prove room. ran ou of tan too o00n Bolero San oso sacond equaleer Macro both Zore and Sieinkoger had. golden Spporuriies to put the Virwese wal ahead Ct ‘Foroadiy at trget. Tn Boer the ising tarot ‘Asifan foal, quick opened ine seorng wi a Shot which sipped erough Garca's Remens hands tha start of an unhappy night fr the (osheeper wno ster had fo be bette ae: {mating aren, Amst by Zoe itn Sanblana fora que equateer bere acho. he ney Dat Bosque, let n Maya to put Aven Back ‘ahead ant ut on minus ine the s8cond fat that San Jove feed home. onthe unr alectng an nds tyough pass rom Josie Somi-nas, atogs (Ape 6) Benen 0 Universtaten Cratovao Tro. At 02900 Ref: Frodrkason (Se) ‘Benfica: Berio — Pia, Huroara, Cooho ‘oases Lopes. Aero — Cafos Manuo. Sheu (Nene. $4) Aves, Chana ose Lue 88) — Fiipowe, Dimartine ‘Cralovs: Ling Negra, Tho, Clputu, Ur ‘ureany — Tear Donose. (Ouray 76), Fmesca, Crean Cemetary, Geoiga [aiden 55) ‘Bonica pled on the pressure trom tho star in tne stomp to Teach Ihe UEFA Cup Fina fr tbe stro tthe Forms ans he ern ay reloniess manoman maring.despte the aoe ‘nee of upended Sotanescu ard msi gone S'Balcl Benton forced 14 comore but thor ‘ty ined ther ‘coneantaten In the pena ‘ox ana fed to ost tompers: Carus Manu being ooked ora 7tstrenute foul on Tear Negra Bohemians Praheo Anderlecht 1 Vandenberg 30) Hts 0-1 Ate 18.00. Rel: Esenwoter (WG) ‘Bohemians: Z_Huska —iakiber. Prokes Marek, Levy — Chaoupta, Zalensky (BIC, 40} Koukal™ Przry, Cormak Wein “Anderlecht: Isaran ~~ Homers. Peuzov, (sen De Groote — Pian De Groot. Coe, Vereauteren~ Vandenoxgh, Bry (zeriayne i Belgian Wor Cup etikor Erwin Vandorborgh {coved he vial goal when so duped ne Gzac {dt Arde posed fo rer furore Bd ‘o-bacome only te second tar Tater were {he cas) wn bot te Cupenners Cup and UEFA’ Cup. Tha was ony Gonemans tacond tome deat in tree yours, infctod by a Vanden Deron header afer 8 yoecaly intrest crocs fom Ludo Coeck. ter tha Andere pckod thelr defense ard wasted ime wrarever fay ‘ould tomate re tok aser back m Busse. ‘CHAMPIONS: CUP ‘Semi-tina, secon lags (Ape 20) Hamburg? statu 7s, Var Heeson 62) Real Sosteded t (0o30 79) Ts 0-0 At 51000 Rel: Galler (Sue) anurg 2.0 999 Mamburg: Sten — Xai. Gron, Johots Wormoyars— Hartwig. Magain, Rott — Von essen rubeaey Gast. eat” Avsonada — Cuayeta, Murilo. Gori (lala ~ Diogo, 2bilaga, Lararaga, Gbapa20 trae (aque), Lopes Uiene Hamburg let tite betes reaching te tna ‘ough ey pled onthe pressuretonovesutn re wot Ral was nt he 70h minutes when tha spets appeared to be wing tha hey wort {thead— tatoos neadng ta Kate comer ea! Suprangiy eaualond low mono nor tough BBege bul ath extatime.foming, Hamburg yungstr Thomas Von Hooton popped upto save the day for he West Gormans, A tow aot Yom Feta Mapath suc dats nthe mii and 06 the tall ran loose 80: Vor eesen shat past Ireorada One bw for Hamburg was 2 yom (us Yor dmmy Harting —~ his Secondo! the {ourament™ when means he must miso ‘The second hal saree ton minutos ite afer ‘Ses inesaan Prior Aschwancen wld on frie and an appeal Nato go ut fora elace- Widzew Logs 2 (Suri 55 an 80) ‘Juventus 2 ows 93, Pats 83 pon) trot ARs 40000. Re: Corer) SSaonns #2. 499 ‘Widzew: Miynarcayk — Mysink Wojcik. amine Romba, Sut, Wragg (Matusik. Foz bors, Fipezok erwiags), Solara Tokne. we ‘Joventus: Zot! — Gene, B10 (Strgato). ‘Soren, Catrni— Bonin. Taal, Ptr) Maro ‘ho Roa (rans), Boneh “ienti eached ne inl ater an uneven game held up for ten meutes n the second al ahora Fresman was fled by a sale tor the cond oreturnad wintvs read nes bandagec. we potce took a man out ot the crow Mle! Pits {Se en Juve's apanng goal for Pack Rossi but ‘ideew equaled ater he etal when Kreyace Sut converted a comer Sut stuck agen rom {tes tuck. to pt Widzew ahead the 600 inte. ut att Seniok was utd down by is Ferer teammate lyaresye, Plate 205068 ‘Koen equler tom tho penaly spt ‘CUP-MINNERS CUP Semifinals, second logs Woterschel 1 Voordecers 73) ftse9. At 22.000 Rat: Prokop (€6) ‘Roerdoon £27290 ‘Waterechel: Pudsko — Marto, P. arsson Giiters, Davd—¥. Passer Van Kay, Par, ‘Tssen = Voordackars Guinandsson assy van 37 “Aberdeen: Leighton — Kenna, MeLagh a lor Reugwe-— Watzon Simpson angus), MeMae- tee Hewit McGhee (Falcone). Wor ‘Aberdare tor frst delet the car pag in 10 games hey played the pretneary ‘ound, toh yet ers confab io th Sa Despite having to cover fora rumbor of nr, ‘rey doateaty wih the Clgans van atorets 6 tscneve amrace comeback Theatre goa by ay Voorsecxere catching sy Legon 09 fone of 8 coupe of ek sores trom fis goal — ‘mace ro deence tothe overall outcome Aber ‘don could nave got anay wih at east a row Ct ‘chee fed an open goal wih Pudeko Datnce alors Wer shot ha boon cowed of he Real Macha 3(Sanilana 10 sn 83, Juanto 71) Fic Austia (Juan Jose own goal 68) fet: att 70.00 Ret: Docnov (Bu, Mand 307 909 ‘oat Magri Agusin — Juan Jose, Mego ssagque, Camacne — Argo oi Boxauo. San dle Juanto Sartilna (Garcia Hernan: 96, isso Prada 6) K Ausra: Korila— Sara, bermayor, Zoe ‘agro Baumer, Nustasanage (Dancy Boy, Gatsnich, Magyar — Poster (Orbis 55). Sloinesir Wadi reach the 1th fal of thee European Inston bu they made hard work oft der the ‘atoms oye ot Aberon oss Alex Ferguson Der Satta put Vacs shea. te Astras ‘ame book thanks 10 sore deighdu! py ‘roby Gamsoen and Magyar and win Pelt {I hand up font. They ever equalised, courtesy ‘a Juan Jose own goa away Swcugh the Second Rat Mac remarad ahead On he aay (oar ue and ough winot ryured UN Seale, Bal erselves together unde ne eadoreho ot ‘Teny Mtg. 10 tk wring command. Fest “inno Scored to trown 8 desing 30-yard "Un inen Santana tok a superb Pineda pass rund onc rap. WORLD SOCCER. MAY 1983 Chester report worthy of attention... says Leslie Vernon ‘THE Chester report i a highly important document, and if ti Ignored, the all-powerfl cub chairmen only have themelves to blame forthe decine ofthe game. “Afterall the report was commissioned by the Football League and the worthy members of Sir Norman Chester's committe did Tsien toll shades of opinion within the game (they even ceanvasied me for my views), Some critics observe thatthe findings do not say anything about such fundamental issues as hooliganism, too much TV. players” wages, the transfer system, ete, but that wasn't their jab. they ould’ t possibly dele ino every aspect of football. Here ate the eleven salient points which would improve the game. TT Reduction of Fist Division from 22 clubs to 20 from the end ‘of season 1983-84, Second Division to be increased t024 chs, (Bravo! This was a reform Ihave suggested time and again, and [sould like to see a First Division of 18 cubs. This step inthe ‘ght direcuon and could be achieved by relegating four tears at the end of next season and promoting only two teams from the ‘Second Division.) 2. Amalgamation of Third and Fourth Divisions into four regional sections of 12, These sections to play a22-match series in the frst half of the season with fixtures repeated inthe second halt, Top two in each section at end of each seies to qualily for promotion play-offs. Top four in play-off to go into Second Division. Similar relegation play-off for the Bottom four in each (A rather complicated system, bur it would guarantee plenty of local derby matches and cut the cost of travelling, Tt must be ‘admitted that none of the Kower division clubs ae in favour of Tegionalisation. I wonder why? The report doesn't mention that these clubs should po part-time. they cannot cary on much longer With the present structure.) 3. Home clubs to keep all League match gate receipts. (This would make the rich clubs cher and poor ones poorer [Not entirely fur. because without opposition. Manchester United ‘F Liverpool! wouldn't draw large crows T know that the big ‘labs approve but Iam agains this recommendation.) 4. Greater share of any new TV cash to goto home club (That's onl air. the’ suller the inconvenience, they should be suitably rewarded. Greater care in viding the TV cake fs been Imy hobby-horse for Tong time.) 5. Milk Cup seeding of First and Second Division clubs at second-round stage 10 ensure they each meet first-round wine from lower setion (This makes economical sense for the small els, but 1 do not like seeding in Cup competitions. The Milk Cup isu sucessful tournament. 1 would not tamper with it. ony perhaps with the second round. which should be one-match afar instead ofthe resent toes te) ‘6. Gate receipts from the Milk Cup matches other than the Final o be divided equally between the competing teams. Ullogial! What is he diflerence betwsen the Milk Cup and the League? A good Milk Cup draw should benefit the smaller clubs.) TVFA tobe anked 0 implementa similar division of gate money for matches fom thie to sith rou! of the FA Cup, (Ditto! They should not fesse against the small clubs. although they might have a lacrative away draw in either ofthe two Cup competitions.) 8. FA tobe asked to allow more than one paid director on club boards U don't see anything wrong in that. 1 is about time that directors were properly compensited for the work they do on bbehal of football clubs. Besides, such @ regulation might attract ‘more dymumi. younger people on club boards) 9 League constitution to be changed 0 that & three-fifths ‘SIR NORMAN CHESTER... the man withthe answers? majority is needed 0 approve changes instead of present three-quarters (This 8 a crucial matter, and i vitally important that itis Jmplemented. Under the curren system. small minority always ‘manages t0 put obstaces in the way of change. This is not democracy! ft would be better if « simple majority would be enough, But three-fifths 62 step in the right direction ) 10. Ail ransler fees tobe paid within theee month, instead of (This would kil the transfer system stone-dead. I is in a very poor state alread. due 0 the poverty ofthe cubs, but i they had {opay within three months, which is almost immediatly very few trinsfers would take place. A recommendation I fally approve, because it would stop clubs ‘aking insane chances om the transfer market) TH. The league to commission research into such ateas as summer football, Sunday matches and Saturday altemoon kik: oft ines, (No harm in investigating. and staggered kick-off times might bbe of benefit to smaller clubs.) ‘As you can see. the Chester report is a well-researched ‘document, i doesa't recommend changes for changes’ sake, but it is tying fo improve the present antiquated League structure. ‘Glealys reforms ate nedessary 10 stop clubs. going out of ‘existence, The writing has been on the wall for some time now. ‘and T repeat, the clubs ignore this report al their own per ed avery active social feat the end of last month when I attended two very interesting functions on consective days. ‘On the Monday I went 10 a sneak preview of the official 1982 World Cup film, “Gol! I highly entertaining, and the ‘camera positions ate excellent “The film concentrates mainly on Italy and should be a grea suceess there. But we aso catch glimpses of England matches, Spend some time with Cameroon and observe the Brazilian in The film pinpoints the refereeing mistake of Conver, when he ignored Schumachers fearful charge into Batsion’s bod. and the impatience ofthe oficial of the Final match with the tough tackling ‘The music by Rick Wakeman is very effective and it elevates the World Cup into dramatic event. The seri isericeable bat fot outstanding, and the pronunciation of Toreign names by ‘commentator Sean Connery’ is lamentable ‘On the Tuesday. 1 went to lunch at Whibread's expense to cxlebrate the "Best of the Best” British sports awards, From a poll of 2,000 people, Whitread selected the best sporismen in 12 Sports, and the selections were really contentious, “They had decided. for instance, that Geol! Capes was the best ever British field athcte, ignoring the clams of Olympic ‘champions like Lynn Davies. They picked Henry Cooper a8 the best boxer, yet he never won # word titeEIGHT SPOTLIGHT ON WAT BELGIUM may not rank among Europe's leading football powerss, bt over the years the country has produced some fine players and fine In 1980 their national team reached the final of the European Championship. losing only 2-1 in the ‘ying seconds to Wes! Germany then in the opening match ofthe 1982 World Cup Fin they achieved the distinction of defeating holders Argentina 1) ‘At club level the greatest respect has been earned Oy Anderlecht front Brussels — twice winners of the Cup-winners” Cup — and Standard from Liege, who were runners-up 1 Barcelona in the same ‘competition last season, Now there fa new name appeating in the European hierarchy from Helgi: Klub Thor Watereche- Genk ‘Not Ghent. But Genk. A smal coal-mining town with « population of about 65.000 and which stands on the Alber Canal, about 25 miles north of Liege, and close tothe Dutch border. Their experience in European competition is limited. to say the least. Before thie season they had appeared only in 1980-81. aso in the Cupewvinners’ Cup. On that occasion they defeated Omonia of {Cyprus 3-1. 40 before falling in the second round to Fortuna Dusseldor!. The West Getmans won (0, 1-0 Waterschei had qualified by defeating Beveren 2-1 in the Cup Final. making up for lost time since their only previous appearance the Belgian Cup's climatic match had been back in 1953, when they twere thrashed 40 by Antwerp. Once they had tasted success at last in 1980, however, they decided to come back for more. And this they qualified for the current Cup-winners’ Cup with a 20 defeat of ‘Waregem in the Belgian final atthe end of lst season ‘Watersche's accession fo the top flight may be recent — they were promoted tothe fist division fess than five years ago — but the lub nota new one. I was formed by miners back in the 1920s wth local colery help concerning faites, But those days are long gone. Today the club's 28.00-capacty stadium is their own and their new ambitions mean that while the majority of the players are part-imers, they can afford sx fulltime professionals WORLD SOCCER. MAY 19 They include several foreign players: the Teclandic forward Gudimundsson, a German goalkeeper in Pudelho. «veteran Dutch mnilielderor defender in Van Kraay aswell as the Hungatian World Cup fullback Martos. Alongside them fs a fine midtielder in lub taptain Pierre Janssen, 8 well as one of the hight hopes of Belgian Up front is one of the men responsible for eliminating Scotland from the 198) European Championship. qualifies Eady Boor Watercheis newly-found ambition has brought them to Genk. 10 lub whose hopes an dreams found thei inspiration 14 years ago, jerschel invited A C Mian had just beaten Ajax 1 an crown and they sent all thie stars including Gianni Rivera, one of the greatest of al alan players. ‘Yet it was Waterschei who won that game. by [They were then second division el. But this evidence that they could ive with the treats put new Ife into the organisation. And they have progressed place in the Cup-winners” Cup Tt hasn't been easy. For much of the time Genk rivals Winerstag ‘were the dominant club the town. Amd apart rom that ost ofthe Tsing young talent from the Limbourg province surrounding Genk ‘was spirited away by powerful Standard Liege But Waterchei earned thee promotion in 1978 and have since won the cup twice and finished inthe following postions inthe league th = 7h— 16th — 9th (in an I8-lub division), The year they finished seventh was 198D, when they also won the ‘cup under the managerial puidance of Cor Brom. A vastly experienced coach, formerly with Ajax. he. was called in after ‘Weterschei had picked up one point from thie Fist five league games and had parted company with itecknown Austrian coach Ad Pinter. sen ea Wat ne nN mu Wat een wsrend sth Nord nub an nk, to rae. isn Min al lian oh he posed Cup tthe Genk the ws ac WORLD SOCCER. MAY 1983 SCHEI aying vo the strengths of « West German spearhead in Heinz Grindel (now with Standard) and a Swedish midhelder in Per Olof ‘Ohlsson, Watershet clawed thei way up the Teague amd were lucky {enough ot to face any first division opposition on their way to the cup tna. + Tiere they owed their 2-1 win over Beveren rol remarkable fee kick fom veteran shipper Jos Hesligen in the 82nd mute. The goal and his starring role throughout the game, earned Hesfigen a place ia ‘he Belgian squad forthe European Championship final The extra pressures of appearing in Europe the next season were too much, however, League form sufered. Brom lft in midseason find Waterschet were well beaten 5:2 by Standard Liege inthe cup semi-finals, A obvious kesson was taken to heart tay at the top you have to cep working. A new coach wis hired in Rik Pauwels, but alter 2 [oor start tothe 198182 season he Was replaced by the present boss. Erost Konnecke. And at las it apes that Watersche have found ‘the right man ‘Now 5, Kunnecke isa West German who has been tving in Genk for six yeas. His carer asa player was without major note. He was an inside ight, but never represented West German at junior amateur, B or senor level — the high spot of his carer being ‘etary sith Hanover 9 in the amateur championship final of 1960 "Alter that he slipped down the regional leagues with Hildesheim and Arminia Hannover before pasing bis coaching exams in Cologne lnder the tutelage of Hennes Weisweiler — his "model". For fout Years Kunnecke worked with Racing Mechelen in Belgium, for one 3cason back in Germany with Heilbronn. and then he moved Yo Genk in 1977 ‘Not to Waterschet. His club were rivals Wintrsag, with whom he spent two years. and then another two with Lierse —a round tp of ‘early 100 miles each day. Finally he returned to Genk. to work with Waterschei and make both his name, and the name ofthe club, ‘whatever the outcome of their Cup-winners” Cup semifinal against Aberdcen. THE PLAYERS KLAUS FUDELKO. Goalkeeper. Born November 2. 1948. A West German who played for FC Jacked, Rheyter SV ad then ER Prmanscns before moving to Belgium and Waterschel in 1977. Yet Paselko sl ives in West Germany. nthe village of Hckeovem, ‘Amis from Genk —~ 0 that he can fem fears parents and $6 his dauahter cam attend German schol. His worst moment in football ws probably the gos! with which hs fellow Germans of Fortuna Duseldrt beat Watesche in the Cuprinners” Cap second Tound in 198-8” Ganter Bamemer’s sot wen through Pudeo's leg! TEAN THUS. Goslkceper. Bora June 15,1958. Joined Waterscet asa Ityear-od from junior cub A Reker. in 1978 ‘GYOZO MARTOS. Right back, Born’ December 1S, 1949. Hungarian international wh played nal Hungary's ttc pes a the 1978 World Cup finals i Argentin, and all three st round Imches ast sumer im Span. Boyan his carer with Volan Sports and made his name as 8 fullback or centre back with the top Budapest cb, Rerencraros. Has won 40 caps PIERRE PLESSERS. Centre back. Born October 8. 1956, Comes {com family with slong foal tradition — brother of Gerard of Standard Liege was 4 member of the Belgian World Cop squad last summer, Pere Plewer began vith oe euhFabrck Overpel and joined Waterschet in 1978 Sometimes appears lacking vn pace bu Sold defender whe enjoys taking pene 'ADRI VAN KRAAY. Sweeper and ocssonal midiekler, Born Adgust I. 1983. A Dutch Intemational ith 7 caps and was ‘member ofthe Dutch sai the 1978 World Cup Gn, Van Key made hs name wth PSV Eindhoven ani the ost experienced ot ‘Waterchs players when it comes to European competion. having been s member of the PSV team who won the 1978 UEFA Cup Final against Basia of France. Van Kraay joined Watenche\ year #30. DANNY DAVID. Left hack. Bom February 4 1952. Discovered lasing for small actu, FC Herel and joined Waterschet in 1915. Renowned for hs speed snd moby AIME COENEN. Uitiy defen. Boon November 23, Joined Waterss youth section is am I-ysarokd ad has Progress cad through the ranks apart from season 1979-80 TOHANCONINX. Ui miller or forward: Born on August 15, 1982. Has paved fora scres of chi ving valuable sevice wherever needs Ieesick expert who fist made hs ame with NINE CLUB FOCUS . . on Waterschei of Belgium Europe’s surprise team CO Meio) by KEIR RADNEDGI WATERSCHE! IN EUROPE 1980-81: Cup-winners? Cup 341 av Omonia Nicosia — Van Poucke, P. Janssen, Meds. ‘Andeeeht, then passed through Beveren, Beerschot and Mechelen before joining Waterschet list year. LEO CLUSTERS, Midfield. Horn on November 6, 1955. One of the best midfielders in Belgium. though he basso fat missed out on the national team. Began with Patro Eisden and was discovered by ‘Club Brugge. They were undergoing a turmoil of change and Cisters ‘was a vitim, released to join Tongeren. Watersche! signed bi lst, {year and he was the star oftheir quarter-final extra-time vitory over Paris Saint-Germain, TVO PLESSERS. Midfield. Born on May 30, 1962. One of seven brothers, from the famous Limhourg football family. Brother of Pierre (also of Watersche) and ofthe Standard Liege international efender, Gerard Plesers. Iso Plessers began 38 schoolboy player ‘with VV Overpelt, then followed Pierre fo Overpelt Fabrick. Joined Waterschei at 17 in 1979. PIERRE (PIET) JANSSEN. Midfield. Club captain. Born on September 9, 1956, A. member of Belgium's Olympic squid who Joined Waterschet in 1977. Established himself inthe team thanks to his performance in the 1980 cup final. Scored four times in the ‘Cup-winncrs’ Cup so far thivxgason — including the vital extri-time {goal which beat Paris in the quarter-final in Genk. ROLAND JANSSEN, Midfield. Born on September 30, 1958 Began with AA Rekem, where Belgium and Standard Liege right, hack Eric Gerets made his name. Joined Waterscet in 1976 and has played for Belgium at both military and Olympic level. A hard Worker who preter the let side of midfield, Two poas in Europe this WILLY VLIEGEN. Utility. Born on January 31. 1953. Began bis career as a forward with FC Liege. but later moved to fll back and then mitield during spells with Antwerp and then Waregem, LARUS GUDMUNDSSON, Attack. Aged 20. Iceland interne tional winger who has played seven times for his country — scoring ‘goal on his debut in w'30 win over Nigeria in August 1981 Joined Waterschei from Vikingur of Reykjavik after rejecting offers fram, Bordeaus ai Nice. Missed an earlier chunk ofthe seson because of 2 knee injury, Watersche's top scorer in Europe this season with 16 soa EDDY VOORDECKERS. Forward, Born February 4. 1960. Belgian international who frst made his name with Club Dist, the second division side for whom he wis sil playing when he made his Senior debut for Belgium ins I-1 European Championship draw with Norway in September. 1978. At the end of the season Vooedeckers joined Standard Liege and, under the guidance of Austian coach Ernst Happel. was poised to enhance a reputtion for stacking play armed at international junior. miitaty nd B love. However. back injury affected his confidence. Happel left Standard an he became almost a forgotten man, Waterschet signed fim st summer and lunder the eniching of Ernst Kunnccke. Voordcckers is puting hs fareer back together. He has played five times for Begum and in ‘November, 197. scored his team's second goal inthe vital 2-0 ¥in ‘over Scotland inthe European Champiooship qualifierTEN Mexico set to sta ‘Special report by KEIR RADNEDGE on the first and biggest - shock of the 1986 World Cup. MEXICO, never apparently in the running until around two ‘months ngo, is apparently to stage the 1986 World Cup nals. Te is a decision ax extraordinary asany concerning these bedevilled finals and may already have been made offical by the time this magazine his the stands, "A decision on whether 1 switch the 1986 event to Mexico, the United States or Canada isto be announced alter the FIFA execu tive commitice mesting in Stok holm on May 20. It might even have been announced already at the end of the special fact- finding mission to Mexico in mide Apsil "With every further day wasted a blight on the 1986 finals, would have made sense to delay a dec: son until May only i the invest: {galors — a five-man commission headed by FIFA's. World Cup cchtirman Hermann Neuberger of West Germany — found major obstace Solution In that ease, with Canada and the United States already ruled fut and. Brazil having failed, {through lack of government sup- port, to pursue their own cise, the Emergency solution would be ‘West Germany. (Forget fanciful notions about England — they had even less chance than Tal ‘who did't exactly cover them elves in international glory diring their staging ofthe 1980 European championship). ‘Bul the chances of that happen ing appeared so remote as t0 be almost invisible “The trouble’ all began when Colombia were awarded the 1986 finals in the dying days of the Stanley Rous. administration at FIFA in the fist half of 1974 ‘Those were the days when the World Cup involved only 16 fins: ise and Tour centres were enough to cope with the matches ‘Amatter of days alter Cot ‘ombian officials learned of their politica success, so foao Have: Tange ousted Rous as FIFA presi dent and set about expanding the Finals, thus driving. a tong rife ito the Colombian back. Havelange, to repay third world voters who had backed his pres ential bid, was committe! 10 expanding the finals to take 24 “The prospect of tying to cope with ths gargantuan concept stn= fed Colombian officials into Frightened inertia, In desperation they sought government suppor. But when it finally became cleat last autumn, that this would not be forthcoming. they had to own up — formally notifying FIFA of ‘ecision which had been long ex pected ‘Colombia could no longer stand ashonts ‘Ae I said, that announcement tad been long anticipated. Intense lobbying among. prospective re placement hosts ad been under ‘way during lest summer's Workd Cup finals, months before the Colombian withdrawal Tt appeared to be between Bra sal and the United States, with Brazil favourites because of theit {reat tradition and enthusiasm for the game, The American trump ccs lay in their nancial and ‘organisational expertise. The [ngument thatthe troubled Amer- ican professional game needed the ‘World Cup was less persuasive — whatever the public pronounce: iments of the likes of Pele "At fist it appeared that the United States and Canada might coffer a joint candinaney.. When this idea fell through the Cana ans decided to go it alone. So ‘now there were thee. “And lastly, Mexico entered the arena, On the face of i, the most Unlikely of candidates. After al, they had staged the finals only as recently at 1970 and had long been making headlines around. the ‘world on the interationalfinan- Gal front because oftheir econo: Optimism But Mexico had hidden reasons for optimism. One ofthese lay in the controversial position of Have: lange. While a Brazilian he could not, as FIFA president, be openty cen t0 be tying to manipulate FIFA inthe direction of Rio, $0 when he praised Mexican aml tion, 90 one took him seriously. I appeared he was jst yng 1 be That be was in earnest emerged ‘only with the presidential elections ‘within the Brazilian football con federation. Havelange swung his backing behind the challenger 10 incumbent CBF president Guilite Coutinho, whom Havelange pub- WORLD SOCCER, MAY 1983, ‘Dummy run? .. Three of the most influential men in the ‘game at the recent World Youth Cup draw in Mexico Clty. From the left: Rafael Del Castlio, president ot the Mexican federation; Teofilo Salinas, president of the ‘South “American confederation: lily labeled “a loser”. And Have Tange left his aides in no doubt that “it Coutinho wins. the lect there is no chance of Brazil's bid {ining government support So it proved. And when FIEA’s eaeine for 1986 hosting applica. tions passed the field had been reduced from four to three: the United states, Canada and Mex- Congress As for Brazil it was President Joao Figueiredo who took the ‘eesion: ‘Coutinho. appeared 16 have persuaded congress that the ration would. extn £150 milion profit from staging the finals. But Figueiredo reckoned that coun try wth the enviable label ofthe world’s largest debtor nation didn't dare take the risk ‘Maybe in 1904." he appeared to be saying — and duly fulled Huavelange® pessimistic’ view of Coutinho, Now there appeared to be no thing to stop the United States Tuning. the finals, Canada and Mexico's claims appeared ight ‘weight by comparison, ‘A brilianty-presented. dossier ‘of the American World. Cup ream supported: the optimism They envinaged a potential mink mum income of £240 milion around four times the profits from Spain last summer: they promised to "sow" tur! pitches. on top of their arial grass; and "ores rise” the draw 40 that the main team would be placed in locations where support could be guaran- teed ‘And then came the bombshell con Thursday, March 31. A state ment from FIFA-Haus in Zurich revealed that “afer careful study And consideration” the investiga. Jing. commission had decided 19 pursue only the Mexican bid “The United States and Canada ete, to all intents and purposes iscounted ‘Not surprisingly, there was hell to play. The anti Havelange fac ‘ion in Europe, its anger fanned by fan eager press, jumped. im- ‘mediately on the bandwagon, sip testing that Mexico could’ hope {fo cope and thatthe finals could finish ap in West Germany. Eng- land Italy (depending on which country’s newspapers you read) ‘Even Yugosay Bora, Milutno Mexico's national team mat er, couldnt quite Believe it. He Said: “Twas quite happy with the prospect ofthe finals nthe United States, Is right on our doorstep. T didn't think beyond it. But to be hosts. that's ust incredible! ‘North ‘of the Mexican border Sentiments were very dillerent Outrage NASL_ president Howard mucls described the decision as “an outrage. and personal ine salt to President Reagan, who had ‘declared his governments support for the project He aude: “When you took at ‘the growth of the game in America toxday — it's the fstest growing WORLD SOCCER. MAY 1983, problem MeDia team sport — itis shocking that FIFA won't send their officials (0 personally examine our country find ive” us the opportunity (0 Show what we cn do. USSF president Werner Fricker fied off telex of protest. Cana: tian Deputy Sports Minister Pete LLesaux ako announced that Cana da would seek to negotiate furth fr. But their chances appeared Soomed. Pol Had Fricker, Samuels and LLesaux followed the international foothalpolitical scene more close- Iy they wouldn't hive been taken so unawares, Bick st the stat of December, just over a fortnight ater Colombia pulled out, Mexico Wnete tipped as favourites by Arte mio Franchi ‘And Franchi is not only pest dent of UEFA and a vice. president of FIFA. he is also a ember ofthe investigating co Imision. Sit wecks later came Hiaelange’s Mexican hiat — and the Spanish magazine jon published «remark: able report that negotiations with Mexican broadcasting and televi- ‘The telovsion commeteatons tower woud appear to ba more than adequate, havrg bean oat erignaly fe hance e worawae Ine for the 1980 Oympcs and 1970 Wore Cup. ross cartes have aeedy been tentatively ‘sagnod. Teenaites 0! the, sada. heve {atte to provise be fequred number af ade {nd tlevsion commentary cabins ane comme. al sponsow ave apred to provde, prose Se “Ratio and TV iesttitions would be Be sole alamport and an e 1986 World Cup CARLOS RAMIREZ reports from Mexico City: DESPITE tho recent econemie problems — someting far Yom vnigue fo Manco — Peco ps front prion the alain stagos hoe re Suncay he sna be aly an ee st ‘of money inside the country 10 support the: = Sroenang aortas Oniep ote Pe urat _GMdicporee {bean boon oes aru tong inser = ce the recovery of the economy. a Wieser ot Tecetonpresisnt Plast Smutomoe Cen cme hr hem cron tor amboners, Sone secsom tt maga fr saying tM "sc woul an ony raion poss car eels etait on tumnos 1 sage he Were Can eaten, Seftisetac'natbe cconryhaseletgorate: kadai 1 pa sown a 75 ite. Samos sopaaon sen ur tf fercrage an Sache Uweg ics; Manip ae Meripa FLoooLHTS Mente ‘Trwoe quanors ot the suggested stadia have Tghing wren comeles wh FIFA noede. How ‘rer moat matches wou be played at noon or {eur nife atermcon, so hrtng would be no eeu Sales and expenses fr organising commit. Puebla and Toe are one-hour ding tne two empioyees wi be Socuted tom profs ax om te ata we Guadaar 49 metas tan Beene) financed though the cash ad away'y lane ara 17 drt Say tights connect ‘noes FIFA gororaly make aval. inte capa, Conca fr te second "The gener) seertarat and other ofces lavgostciyin Meno, nth 9 ion nhabtants would besa Fy the Coro de Captacion Montray la 75 mines tr Meco Ciy by {Wout Trang Corto) es byte Mosca feceraton and oquipped min altho necostary facts jut 500 yards rom the Aztoc slain. population one ion, sion officials had already reached an advanced stage, So, why did Canada and the United States fail? Stadia In the Canadian case the most ‘obvious reason is that despite FIFA's well-publicised insistence ‘on 2 minimum of 12 stadia, they Suggested only mine. Ad that i turn suggested a shortfall in facil tes and will quekly put them out of contention, Bat what about the US? Fes leaks fom FIFA laid heavy emph asison the huge distances between Suggested venues on east and west Coast. That there were plenty of Stadia wes not in doubt Indeed, the Americans could well have Sggested restricting the World Cup tthe east coast. Distances between cies were ‘no larger than those which would have Been involved had the finals fone to Brazil (and it’s fair t0 assume that emergency host plans ‘awa up more than a year ago by Brazil had been given tacit approval) ‘Where then, was the answer {0 bye found forthe American rebull? tecponebilty che ratoris and he Maxcan ral services. Puebla, Tlic and Queretaro ae federation woud no undorake any franc) te exceptions. However they are inked o ROADS, AIRPORTS. ‘Moxea) have a combed population $00,000 [ALMOST all venues suggested have ntemation- ad ao 45 minutos bye rom te capt. 60 fs ELEVEN stao Coty town ‘Onners —Cxpacty Seats Mesto Cy Private 110.000 All seats Mexico chy University 25,000 ‘3000 Mesto chy State 000 5.000 SGuadaljore Private 72000 lets Suedaloare Universty 37800 (35,000, Puebla Municipal §=— $3000 7500, Fowwes Prete 3780032000 Monterrey Univerety $0,000 lise Monterey Prvate” 3700 llpeat son Private 40000 Alleeate Veracruz Municips! 35,000 Alleats Irepuate Municipal 35.000 seats Netanwalepoyot! Munieipal «37500 Allseals Tampico Prete 30000 Allseats Cluded Juarez Manipal 30000 Alleeats Torreon Privete 35.000 25,000 Queretaro Mune 40000 Ai seats Sentuls Potosi Municipal 40.000 ‘sents Mx Cty by ral and moira nly ig, Laon ours by ea Its "TampicoMadero (Win cles of te Gut of understand FIFA felt that the Detractors ill add that the “Americans had been so” busy chances of a team such a. the building up the economic advan- Brazil of Pele, Jairzinho and Tos tages tat the dollar signs had tao emerging wo grace the 1986 Dilinded them to the fact that the finals are ii World Cup finals — commercial bonanza that they have becom fare bult on foundation of foo ball matches. And I aso under we stand thatthe Americans ignored for dealt only. summarily. with lange chunks of FIFA's investiga. live questionnaire But that's not up to Mesie Mexico's willingness to address the takin and ths won them the vote, Problems There will be problems. Euro: pean television demand a match Eimetable which could again — as n 1970 — see games payed inthe heat of the oonday” sun the alitude. And yet the Mexicans point out that “theit” 1970 finals ‘Mere among the most memorable fn the history of the game. That the heat. by slowing the games down, by tring the players and thus ‘producing more mistakes, actually contributed to the excite: meat. Paulo Rossi