DO YOU KNOW THE FIRST EVER PLAYER TO BE DISMISSED IN A FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL MATCH?



The Italia 1990 FIFA World Cup between Germany and Argentina which took place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome witnessed the first ever dismissal in a final when Argentina's Pedro Monzon was sent off in the 65th minutes for a foul on Jürgen Klinsmann. The game also witnessed a second red card when in the closing moments, the Albaceleste were reduced to nine men after Gustavo Dezotti received the second red card of the game when he hauled Jürgen Kohler to the ground during a stoppage in play.