A 1990 FIFA World Cup runners-up medal, in continental silver by Huguenin, the obverse with the Worl...
A 1990 FIFA World Cup runners-up medal, in continental silver by Huguenin, the obverse with the World Cup Trophy in raised relief, the reverse inscribed COUPE DU MONDE DE LA FIFA ITALIE 1990, suspended by medal ribbon in the colours of the Italian national flag; sold with a COA (2) This medal was awarded to the Argentinian goalkeeper Nery Alberto Pumpido who began the 1990 World Cup tournament as first-choice goalkeeper. However, tragedy struck and he broke a leg in Argentina's second game against Russia. In a demonstration of the fickle nature of professional sport, Pumpido's absence paved the way for his replacement Sergio Goycochea to become a national hero after playing crucial parts in two penalty shoot outs that helped the South Americans reach the final. Ironically, West Germany won the final through a penalty kick five minutes from time.