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21. David Beckham gets Sent Off in 1998 World Cup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"David<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The picture that spurned the headline \u201c10 Heroic Lions, 1 Stupid Boy\u201d. In a thrilling contest between old rivals England and Argentina, England\u2019s blue-eyed boy unnecessarily kicked out at Diego Simeone to earn himself a straight red. Soon. Beckham was dubbed the 1998 World Cup villain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Messi Cries after Losing The Copa America Final<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Messi<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Another final, lost. Messi\u2019s tears knew no bound after Argentina\u2019s Copa America loss to Chile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Oliver Kahn Consoling The Opposition Keeper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Oliver<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bayern Munich\u2019s Oliver Kahn, widely considered the greatest goalkeeper of all time, consoled opposition keeper Canizares after Valencia\u2019s loss to Bayern Munich in the 2001 Champion\u2019s League Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Zlatan Ibrahimovic\u2019s Bicycle Kick against England<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Zlatan<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sweden\u2019s Zlatan Ibrahimovic showcased his superlative skills by this bicycle volley which stunned the English goalie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Manchester City\u2019s Sergio Aguero Scores Last Minute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Sergio<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This photo still gives goosebumps to the Manchester City fans, while it gives their city rivals recurring nightmares. The former needed to win at home to beat United to the title two seasons ago, but it was not going to plan, with the sides drawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter Sergio Aguero. The Argentine striker who converted a pass from Mario Balotelli and fired home to deliver a much anticipated Premier League crown to the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. Balotelli\u2019s Famous Pose after Italy\u2019s EuroCup Victory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Balotelli\u2019s<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Balotelli scored two goals as Italy drubbed Germany in the 2012 Euro Cup semi-final between the two nations. The stance that sparked a thousand memes and became an overnight sensation! Enough said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Beckham Bids Adieu to Football<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Beckham<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Beckham bids a teary farewell to the whole 53 yards in what will be his last match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. Kaka Prays after AC Milan\u2019s Champion\u2019s League Win<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Kaka<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The devout Catholic Brazilian, prays to Jesus in a symbolic gesture that has stayed with fans forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. Robbie Fowler\u2019s \u2018Cocaine Snort\u2019 Celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Robbie<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the midst of rumours and fan theories of Fowler\u2019s \u2018cocaine addiction\u2019, Robert Fowler scored the winning goal against Everton and celebrated by mocking his ill-wishers. Although, he later apologized for this controversial celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. Hurst\u2019s Controversial Second Goal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Hurst\u2019s<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In one of the most controversial World Cup wins, England\u2019s Geoff Hurst\u2019s second goal was deemed a goal. The decision sparked intense debates among fans and football experts, and later goal-line technology proved that Hurst\u2019s shot did not cross the goal line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. Materazzi and Rui Costa at The Chaotic Milan Derby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Milan derby held between AC Milan and Inter Milan in 2005, is infamous for the fan ruckus and violence which led to the match being abandoned mid-way, before being resumed. But, this picture of Materazzi and Rui Costa, from opposing sides, is iconically symbolical of the spirit of brotherhood and fraternity which permeates through football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. John Terry\u2019s Penalty Slip against Manchester United<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"John<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

England and Chelsea captain\u2019s penalty slip against arch-rivals Manchester United cost Chelsea heavily. It cost them their best chance to win the Champions League in 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. Pele\u2019s Last World Cup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Pele\u2019s<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It was almost poetic that Pele started off his World Cup venture with a debut goal, and ended it also with a goal. Well, two goals. Nothing less to expect from the player whose dribbling skills led to football being called The Beautiful Game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. The \u2018Embrace of The Soul\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Finally, this is one of the most powerful images in the history of football. An armless Argentinian fan goes to celebrate with the players following the side\u2019s 3-1 win over the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup final. The world-famous photograph was dubbed \u201cembrace of the soul\u201d or El Abrazo del Alma, due to the man\u2019s inability to physically hug Fillol Tarantini.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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