Jude Bellingham emulates Maradona with historic 98-second blitz in Azteca

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Jude Bellingham etched his name into football folklore by scoring the fastest brace in English World Cup history, becoming the first player to net twice at the Estadio Azteca in a single match since Diego Maradona in 1986.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham evoked memories of Diego Maradona by netting a stunning first-half brace during a dramatic 3-2 World Cup triumph against co-hosts Mexico.

Striking twice in just 98 seconds, the Real Madrid star became the first player to achieve a multi-goal World Cup performance at the legendary Estadio Azteca since the Argentine maestro’s iconic 1986 semi-final masterclass against Belgium.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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