The Athletic · June 9, 2026

The story behind Diana Ross’ iconic penalty: ‘It was just the most absurd thing” Paywalled

Jack Lang·The Athletic
Jun 2026 · 14 min read

The full story behind Diana Ross' infamous missed penalty at the 1994 World Cup opening ceremony, from the chaotic production, the frame-by-frame breakdown and why it became one of soccer's most beloved moments.

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