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·1 October 2026

Forty years on, Toulouse knocked out Diego Maradona’s Napoli in a UEFA Cup shootout

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Diego Maradona’s miss in the 1 October 1986 shootout sent Toulouse into the UEFA Cup round of 32, a moment that still defines the club.

It came in the competition’s first round against Napoli. Philippe Bergeroo, one of Toulouse’s heroes, said the tale shows how football can produce extraordinary images and surprises.

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The episode left an indelible mark on the city, and for supporters it remains vivid 40 years later.

It stands as a reminder that nothing is impossible.

Even the best player in the world could be toppled that night.

Source: L'Équipe

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