The 6 most controversial moments in the history of the soccer World Cup

The world has already breathed football since the ball started rolling in Qatar 2022. And every game, action or football it does nothing but dust off the memory of the fans.

During the 22 editions of the World Cup, the targetsthey consecrated figures and they gave epic encounters who have left their mark

But they were there too scandals, violent moments and clashes that have been recorded forever.

Following the The 6 most controversial moments in a World Cup.

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The Phantom Goal That Wasn’t There (England 66)

The 1966 World Cup final was played at Wembley Stadium. The English, led by Bobby Charlton, faced the mighty Germany of Franz Beckenbauer.

The first supplement concluded with one of the most talked about plays in history: Geoff Hurst finished with a half-turn from an awkward position, the ball hit the goalkeeper Hans Tilkowskiit hit the crossbar and bounced… out of the arc.

However, the English shouted the goal and the referees validated the game. Television could not prove anything. Years later, with advanced technology, it was discovered that the ball had not entered. Eventually England won 4-2 to win their only World Cup.

Clash between a French defender and the German goalkeeper (Spain 82)

The goalkeeper of the West Germany team, harald schumachercommitted an offense against the defender of France, Patrick Battistoneduring the semi-final of the 1982 World Cup in Spain, in Seville.

battiston he lost two teeth and was knocked unconscioustherefore it was necessary to apply oxygen.

The most curious thing is that the referee, the Dutchman Charles Corver, didn’t do itor charged for the error.

The game, which ended in a draw 3-3, went to penalties, and Germany won 5-4.

Maradona’s Hand of God (Mexico 86)

One of the unforgettable days for Argentine football was June 22, 1986, when Argentina faced England in the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

On a rebound that goes high towards the area, Diego Armando Maradona Jump and use your hand to beat the England goalkeeper, peter shilton and score the first goal,

Neither the referee nor the linesmen noticed the hand and, despite the claims, validated the goal.

Maradona told reporters that in the match against England he received help from “The Hand of God”.

Then would come what for many is the most beautiful goal in the history of the World Cup, another jewel of the Argentine 10, which would lead his team to conquer the title.

It is worth mentioning that this World Cup took place four years later War between Argentina and Great Britain over the Falkland Islandswhich fueled the rivalry.

Orange spit (Italia 90)

Midfielder of the Dutch national team Frank Rijkaard, spat at Rudi Völler, West Germany striker, in a second round match of the Italy 1990 World Cup.

Both players were sent off after 22 minutes of an eventful match.

Zidane’s headbutt against Materazzi (Germany 2006)

Italy and France The final of the 2006 World Cup was being played in Germany, a match directed by the Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo.

And the French star Zinedine Zidane greeted the gala team as no one imagined: expelled after an unusual attack: he applied a tremendous header from defender Marco Materazzi. Of course he got the red card.

Luis Suárez bite (Brazil 2014)

In the 2014 World Cup in Brazil they faced Italy and Uruguay in the group stage.

In a duel between the defender Giorgio Chiellini and forward Luis Suarezthe charrúa had no better idea than bite your rival’s shoulder.

Messi’s fellow player in Barcelona suffered a severe penaltywhich left him without a World Cup and a few more games.