Roger Milla Dances into World Cup History

At the 1990 World Cup, Cameroon surprised the football world by reaching the quarter-finals, and veteran forward Roger Milla became the team's most recognisable figure. Introduced from the bench, Milla scored crucial goals and celebrated by dancing beside the corner flag, a gesture that became instantly famous. His energy and enjoyment challenged assumptions about how an older player should perform on the biggest stage. Cameroon defeated established opponents and came close to taking England out of the tournament before losing in extra time. Milla returned to the World Cup in 1994 and scored again at the age of forty-two. His story combines sporting achievement with a wonderful sense of theatre: sometimes the celebration is almost as memorable as the goal.