Tag: weird soccer
Many soccer enthusiasts recognize Ian Wright as one of the amiable figures in English football; however, even those considered "nice guys" can reveal a darker side. This facet of Wright's personality was laid bare in May 1999 during a match where, playing for West Ham, he was sent off...
During Celtic's 6-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, former England goalkeeper Joe Hart left fans scratching their heads with an unusual goalkeeping maneuver. The 36-year-old, who started in goal for Celtic, faced a late shot from Saul Niguez, which led to confusion and disbelief among spectators.
As...
Erling Haaland didn't seem too keen on Mohamed Camara's request for his shirt during halftime in their Champions League match, but he ultimately granted it.
In the Champions League clash, Manchester City's striker, Erling Haaland, netted two goals, leading his team to a 3-0 victory over Young Boys and securing...
An alarming incident unfolded in Sao Paulo when a gang of armed men attempted to kidnap the newborn daughter of Neymar's girlfriend, Bruna Bianciardi. The home of the Bianciardi family in Cotia became the target of the criminals' invasion, as reported by R7 newspaper via Marca.
The suspects, two of...
In a captivating tale from the annals of football history, Arsenal once found themselves ensnared in an unexpected honeytrap plot involving ten Russian models ahead of a crucial Champions League clash. The Gunners were gearing up to face Lokomotiv Moscow during the 2003/04 group stages, a season that would...
In a resounding 6-1 victory against Bournemouth, Manchester City delivered an impressive performance that secured their spot at the top of the league. However, the match had an unexpected twist for City's Julian Alvarez, who lost a tooth during the game.
Alvarez, who contributed to his team's triumph by getting...
Arsenal's U18s match against Brighton took an amusing twist as the team inadvertently delayed the kickoff due to a motorway mishap. Originally slated for a 12pm start at the Amex Stadium on a Saturday, the match encountered a 30-minute delay when the Gunners failed to arrive on time.
Reports indicated...
A West Ham enthusiast who shielded fellow fans from a group of Dutch hooligans now faces paralysis due to a stroke.
Disturbing incidents of violence erupted in the stands after the Hammers' victory over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa Conference League in May. A gang of Dutch ultras aggressively infiltrated...
Lionel Messi has left fans wondering if he decided to dress up as darts legend Bobby George for Halloween.
In a remarkable eighth achievement of his illustrious career, Messi was awarded the Ballon d'Or in Paris on Monday, solidifying his status as the greatest football player in history.
This 36-year-old soccer...
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson generated a lot of buzz on Halloween with his David Beckham costume. The former WWE icon, now a Hollywood actor, celebrated the spooky holiday by paying homage to the Manchester United legend in a bold fashion.
He wore a Red Devils jersey with Beckham's name and...
