[Music] hey [Music] [Music] hey in the 13th FIFA World Cup final hosted by Mexico Argentina captained by the 25-year-old Diego Maradona won their second World Cup Title by beating West Germany 3-2 in the final four years later they would meet again in the final this time at the stadio olympico in Rome however this time matus and Germany were determined not to make the same mistake as four years previously the indomitable Midfield Trio of lar matus Pierre litb barski and Thomas Hessler were crucial as Germany won its Third World Cup avenging Argentina and Maradona in the process matus perfectly represented a complete midfielder showcasing a frightening combination of two- footedness power speed technical ability a wide range of passing setpiece expertise and the ability to Glide past a Defender he is regarded as one of the best box-to-box midfielders deep Ling Playmakers and most intelligent sweepers to ever play the game Diego Maradona whom he would go on to beat in the final described him as his best rival in the final he demonstrated his Supreme defensive intelligence by single-handedly marking Maradona out of proceedings Matas scored four goals in the tournament including a penalty in the 1-nil win versus Czechoslovakia in the quarterfinals and was also included in the All-Star team of the tournament Pierre litb barski aged 30 entering the 1990 World Cup settled for a place on the bench during the group stages of the tournament however after scoring as a substitute against Colombia he regained his start starting role in The Knockout stages a genius with the ball at his feet litb barski was a sensational dribbler and creative footballer his trademark dribbles were just as likely to be in and around the Penalty Box as out on the flank in the tournament due to his age he was given a slightly withdrawn role more midfielder than roaming Winger but occasionally he showed moments that perfectly captured his constant yearning for adventure completing the trio Thomas hler possessed all the qualities of an attacking midfielder with a knack for scoring goals and providing assists for teammates despite his diminutive stature he was known for his technique quick feet and a good right foot he stood out for his speed energy and constant movement across the pitch additionally he was an excellent free kick specialist