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Down to the last four where West Germany show themselves to be the ultimate Turniermannschaft by breaking French hearts yet again. The French are left with the mere consolation of the bronze medal after a win against the Belgians, who were condemned to the third place match by a sparkling Maradona performance. The field is left clear for Argentina to claim the ultimate prize but the West Germans, as usual, refuse to go quietly. In the end, however, nothing can stop Maradona getting his hands on the trophy, with a little help from his unsung colleagues.

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