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40 Years Since Míchel’s Infamous Missed Goal for Spain

On 1 June 1986, Míchel struck a volley from a corner that struck the post and failed to cross the line in the World Cup opener against Brazil. The ball rebounded off the far post, leaving the scoreboard unchanged and cementing the moment as one of Spain’s most notorious “no‑goals.

” Four decades later, football historians and former players commemorate the incident, highlighting both Míchel’s effort and the cruel twist of fate. The episode has become a symbol of how a single split‑second can shape a nation’s football narrative.

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