In 1994, the Maradona comeback proved too good to be true

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·28 June 2026

In 1994, the Maradona comeback proved too good to be true

On 27 June 1994, Diego Armando Maradona tested positive for ephedrine and was excluded from Argentina's World Cup squad in the United States, a decision that ended his international career.

He marked his return by scoring in the 4-0 win over Greece. According to L'Équipe, their reporter that summer recalls the shock around the idol's fall and how the Olympique Lyonnais doctor was unexpectedly drawn into the case.