2. Own goals cost lives
In 1994 a heavily fancied Colombia failed to get out of their group containing hosts USA and a Roy Hodgson inspired Switzerland. The pinnacle of a poor tournament came when centre-back Escobar put the ball through his own net during their clash with the States, thus booking their ticket home. However, that own goal cost Escobar his life, who was shot dead in a night club bathroom shortly after returning.

