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Why didn't Claudio Caniggia play in the final against West Germany in the 1990 FIFA World Cup?

  • Injury

  • He was not selected

  • He retired from football

  • He was suspended

Answer

Claudio Caniggia was suspended for the final against West Germany in the 1990 FIFA World Cup because he had been sent off in the semi-final against Italy. Caniggia was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Giuseppe Bergomi in the 88th minute of the match, which Italy won 3-2.
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