1986 FIFA World Cup Final - Lothar Matthäus
Lothar Matthäus was assigned a close-marking role on Diego Maradona before Argentina found the decisive late opening.
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Lothar Matthäus Biography and Timeline
Follow Lothar Matthäus through 4 dated historical records for Germany.
Lothar Matthäus, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1986–1990Years on this page
1986
1990
World Cup Winner
Lothar Matthäus captains West Germany to a 1-0 final victory over Argentina and lifts the World Cup in Rome.
1990 FIFA World Cup Final - Lothar Matthäus
Lothar Matthäus captained West Germany during a defensively controlled 1–0 final win over Argentina in Rome.
Matthäus Ballon d’Or Follows World Cup Captaincy
Lothar Matthäus wins the 1990 Ballon d’Or after captaining West Germany to World Cup victory in Italy, combining defensive discipline with powerful surges from midfield.
Records, sources and methodology
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