Football is famous for many famous penalties that have left a mark on the history of the game. Here are some of the most famous instances:
- Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final: Famous French footballer Zinedine Zidane was suspended in the 2006 World Cup final for headbutting Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the chest. The incident remained one of the most memorable moments of that tournament.
- David Beckham in the 1998 World Cup: In a match against Argentina in the quarter-finals of the 1998 World Cup, England captain David Beckham was sent off for breaking the rules by kicking Argentina’s Diego Simeone. This moment was one of the black spots in Beckham’s career, but he was later able to bounce back and become one of the most famous footballers in the world.
- Roy Keane in the 1982 World Cup final: English footballer Roy Keane was suspended in the 1982 World Cup final after he received a red card for punching French footballer Patrick Batiston. This incident influenced the outcome of the final, which France won.
- Diego Maradona in the 1982 World Cup: Legendary Argentine footballer Diego Maradona was suspended during the 1982 World Cup for breaking the rules in a match against Brazil. This moment was one of the negative moments in his career.
- John Terry in the 2008 Champions League final: Chelsea captain John Terry was suspended in the 2008 Champions League final after failing to convert his penalty in the penalty shootout against Manchester United. That moment came to symbolise Chelsea’s failure in that match.
These penalties are only part of football history, they are remembered by many football fans around the world, and they continue to be discussed and remembered in the context of the great events of the game.