Emmanuel Sanon | Haitian Hero | 1974 World Cup

Emmanuel Sanon wrote his name in football folklore with his performance for Haiti at the 1974 World Cup.

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[Garyable]

Many probably won't know this but after the World Cup he went to a very modest team in Belgium and made there a huge impact as well. Even the defenders from the then great ANDERLECHT & CLUB BRUGES were frightened from him. He even helped this team win the Belgian Cup in 1979. Sad he left us so soon, great guy and footballer.

[juleshilaire]

I'm 20 years old I'm Haitian I have not had the opportunity to see this team and this great player who made history against one of the greatest goalkeeper of the time. I recognized these exploits because of the archives and my great father who tells me his moments of glory of our grenadiers.Thank you Emmanuel Sanon.🇭🇹🇭🇹

[shaunacrawford]

Manno was head coach of my club team in Midland, TX in the early 90s. He was a class act. We didn't realize just how lucky we were to have him. RIP MANNO 🌹

[jeremyhaines]

I hope Haiti 🇭🇹 🙏 gets to the world cup again one day

[JustKY]

One of the most underrated World Cup moments, debuting and underdog Haïti were leading against Italy for a moment with that goal, and Sanon was the first to beat goalkeeper Dino Zoff in 1000+ minutes of international football appearances for Zoff (over 2 years!)

And with another goal against Argentina it’s no wonder that he was named in the 100 Heroes Of The World Cup

[aspoopycrewm]

0:13 that little boy, is my dad( Henry Francillon junior), the goal keeper behind him is my grandfather( Henry Francillon)!!!

[paulhenrydesormes]

Rev mwen se we Ayiti al nan yon coupe du monde anko. Love your Haiti🇭🇹❤️❤️❤️❤️

[nayanvaishnavvv]

Football game is the greatest and most blissful gift from humans to themselves. Period.

[kgizzle]

Haitians don’t often feature at the World Cup but when they do…they do it big…Joe Gaetjens for the USA scores the goal that beat England…Sanon broke Zoff’s streak!

[jepthedon]

Emmanuel Is And For Ever Will Be A Legend Keep Looking Over Our Family Uncle Manno💜

[j.salinas]

I hope one day Haiti qualifies for the World Cup

[MarigotZoe]

He scored twice in that world cup. He also scored one goal against Argentina. Haiti had no chance in that tournament we were in the group of death, the strongest team in Europe at the time Italy, along with the last Euro winner Poland, and the powerhouse that was Argentina. It was just an honor to play against them all.

[atnalta]

I remember that goal, I was 10 years old I didn't see it but I heard the roar from the city of port au prince as if something great took place

[amirul_a]

love seeing all these small nations make an impact

[mrbigarold]

emmanuel sanon tu es la fierté du peuple haïtien

[TFitz-nrfn]

I was nine when I watched that WC. Great memory.

[Coaction]

Greatest goal by Haitian player Sannon.

[tripzville]

And this is a perfect example of why we call football the beautiful game.

[jonathanmeyer]

Don't know why people forget this but Cuba was the first Caribbean team in the World Cup back in 1938

[SharonaBostick-zj]

You see Haiti use his head to hit the ball🤣🖤skills💛