Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Inter Milan's Star Shines
Monday, April 22, 2024
Xavi takes revenge against Cancelo, the referee, and VAR
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Alessandro Del Piero's celebration
Friday, April 19, 2024
Javier Zanetti
Baresi and Maldini
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Real Madrid and Manchester City funny moments
The Spitting incident: Rudi Völler and Frank Rijkaard
In the wild world of football, where rivalries run deep and tempers flare hotter than a summer barbecue, the clash between Germany and the Netherlands at the 1990 World Cup was more dramatic than a soap opera marathon. Picture this: two powerhouse teams, one spitting incident, and enough drama to make Shakespeare blush.
In the midst of this soccer spectacle, Dutch dynamo Frank Rijkaard decided to add his own special ingredient to the mix by giving German striker Rudi Völler a surprise shower of saliva. Talk about adding some extra flavor to the game!
But wait, there's more! The referee, probably thinking he stumbled onto the set of a reality TV show, promptly showed both players the red card, sending them off like disgraced contestants.
Fast forward a few months, and Rijkaard, feeling more sheepish than a lamb caught in the rain, apologized to Völler, blaming his momentary lapse of reason on relationship drama. And just like that, the feud went from fiery to funny faster than you can say "goal!"
In a stroke of marketing genius, the two rivals buried the hatchet (and probably a few tubs of butter) by starring in a commercial together, proving that sometimes all it takes to smooth things over is a good laugh and a stick of butter. Who knew football could be so deliciously entertaining?
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Ousmane Dembele's reaction to Barcelona
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
There's only one Sir Alex Ferguson
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Jurgen Klopp's farewell tour is threatening to turn into a nightmare
Friday, April 12, 2024
How to recharge Haaland and Mbappe
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Ansu Fati and Messi's number
Monday, April 8, 2024
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Alejandro Garnacho vs Cole Palmer
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Tifosissimi-Momani award for March 2023
Xabi Alonso learned under the best football managers
Monday, April 1, 2024
Man City vs Arsenal recap
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
Ronaldinho bicycle kick vs Villarreal
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Mesut Ozil & Fernando Torres Hit the Gym
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Rivaldo's hattrick on Valencia
Monday, March 18, 2024
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Mbappe rejects Arsenal
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Jadon Sancho stars in the Champions League
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Maradona Clubs Clash Barcelona vs Napoli
Monday, March 11, 2024
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Georgina Rodriguez wears a tribute for Cristiano Ronaldo
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Friday, March 1, 2024
Mourinho's opinion about Messi and the Ballon d'Or
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Gareth Bale bicycle kick vs Liverpool
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Liverpool Triumph Over Chelsea in Carabao Cup
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Andreas Brehme (1960-2024)
(1960-2024)
Best known for scoring the winning goal for Germany in the 1990 World Cup Final against Argentina from a penalty kick
Xabi Alonso Dominates Bayern Munich
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Roberto Baggio Penalty 1994
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Real Madrid goalkeepers
Monday, February 12, 2024
Sébastien Haller defeats Cancer
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Jordanian heroes in the Asian Cup
Friday, February 9, 2024
Inter vs Juventus 1998
A heated match between Juventus and Inter Milan during the 1997-98 season left not only football fans, but also politicians, in uproar.
Tensions ran high after Juventus was denied a penalty, leading to a 0-0 draw and a subsequent 1-0 victory for Inter Milan. However, the controversy reached its peak during the match when referee Piero Ceccarini opted not to award a penalty for a foul committed by Juventus' Mark Iuliano on Inter forward Ronaldo.
Adding fuel to the fire, Juventus, leading 1-0 at the time, was eventually granted a penalty just moments later. However, Alessandro Del Piero failed to convert it. Despite this, Juventus clinched the game with a 1-0 victory, securing the scudetto with a five-point lead.
The aftermath of the match spilled into the political arena, causing a stir in the Italian parliament. During a publicly broadcast "question time" session in April 1998, Domenico Gramazio of the National Alliance erupted, reportedly shouting "They are all thieves!" at Massimo Mauro, a fellow politician and former Juventus player representing the ruling Democrats of the Left.
The spectacle prompted outrage from Walter Veltroni, then-Deputy Prime Minister, who denounced the behavior as "unworthy, embarrassing, and grotesque." The session had to be abruptly suspended, and repercussions followed for several politicians involved.
The incident highlighted the deep intertwining of football and politics in Italian society, where the passion for the sport often spills over into other aspects of public life, sometimes with tumultuous consequences.