Top 5 controversies of football

Top 5 controversies of football

Every sport has a controversy. We are taking a look at five of the biggest controversies in the world of football.

1. Hand of God – 

The goal that wrote Diego Maradona’s name into folklore. This iconic goal which killed England’s World Cup dream is by far the most controversial event in the world of football.

2. Zidane’s headbutt – 

Zinedine Zidane had a spotless and glittering career but he bowed out from the game on the back of a controversial headbutt which is a blemish on his legacy.

3. Cantona’s Kung-Fu kick – 

Manchester United’s Eric Cantona kung fu kicked a Crystal Palace fan who was sitting right in the stands. Now, you just don’t mess with the Fremchmen, do you?

4. Luis Suarez’s biting Saga – 

The Uruguayan is known for his biting more than his footballing skills. He has bit four players in his career with Giorgio Chielleni being the latest victim. Cannibal on the field it seems!

5. Messi’s tax evasion –

Barcelona’s Leo Messi is embroiled in a tax evasion scam and the matter is subjudice.