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Football's Top 10 Biggest Traitors, from Figo to Zlatan
The Top 10 Football Traitors: Betrayal, Drama, and a Dash of Comedy!
Football is a beautiful game... unless you’re a fan who’s had your heart ripped out, stomped on, and kicked into the top corner of despair by a player you once worshipped. Yes, we’re talking about the football traitors, the players who crossed lines, switched sides, and made enemies out of friends faster than a referee pulls out a red card for a two-footed tackle.
Here’s a look at the Top 10 Football Traitors, brought to you in all their infamy, with just the right dose of slapstick—because hey, at least we can laugh about it now... kind of.
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1. Luis Figo
The Classic: From Barcelona Hero to Madrid Villain
Ah, Figo. A name that still makes Barcelona fans spit out their tapas in fury. Once the darling of the Camp Nou, Figo decided in 2000 that he'd rather be a Galáctico, leaving for Real Madrid. Cue the biggest meltdown in football history. Barcelona fans didn’t just boo him—they threw a pig’s head on the pitch. The poor guy couldn't even take a corner kick without ducking for cover. Legend has it that Figo still can't walk past a butcher shop without breaking into a cold sweat.
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2. Sol Campbell
From Tottenham’s White Knight to Arsenal’s Red Devil
Once upon a time, Campbell was Tottenham’s rock. Fans thought he'd die wearing Spurs' white shirt... until he didn't. Instead, Sol decided to stroll across North London and join Arsenal, their sworn rivals. To add fuel to the fiery betrayal, he didn’t just join Arsenal—he won trophies there. Spurs fans responded with grace and dignity—just kidding, they threw inflatable rats at him for years.
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3. Robin van Persie
Gunner for Hire: From Arsenal to Manchester United
Arsenal fans loved Robin van Persie. He was their captain, their talisman... their man! So when he hopped on a train to Manchester United, it was like your best friend running off with your crush. Van Persie didn’t help matters by promptly winning the Premier League at United and rubbing salt into Arsenal’s 8-year-trophy-less wound. To this day, his name is spoken in hushed tones around the Emirates, usually followed by muttered curses.
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4. Carlos Tevez
Cross-Town Betrayal: From Manchester United to Manchester City
Carlos Tevez may be short in stature, but he towered in controversy when he switched from United’s red to City’s blue. Not one to do things quietly, City threw a gigantic "Welcome to Manchester" billboard featuring Tevez’s mug right in the middle of the city. United fans saw red (pun intended), while Tevez kept calm, cashed his paycheck, and added to the growing legend of the Manchester derby.
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5. Fernando Torres
El Niño Takes the Blue Pill: From Liverpool to Chelsea
"Fernando Torres, Liverpool’s golden boy!" That was the sentiment until 2011 when he decided the grass was bluer at Chelsea. Liverpool fans were heartbroken, Chelsea fans were... well, a little underwhelmed after watching Torres struggle like a guy playing FIFA for the first time. Still, for a then-British record £50 million, Liverpool felt they’d been robbed, while Chelsea... well, they kinda agreed.
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6. Ashley Cole
"Cashley" Cole: From Arsenal’s Golden Boy to Chelsea’s Bad Boy
Ashley Cole wasn't just a footballer—he was a walking ATM, according to Arsenal fans. When he swapped the red of Arsenal for Chelsea's blue, he said it wasn’t about the money. Arsenal fans, however, dubbed him "Cashley Cole", and the rest is history. Cole was arguably one of the best left-backs of his generation, but all Arsenal fans can remember is him running off with their dreams and a fatter paycheck.
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7. Ronaldo Nazario
El Fenómeno: From Barcelona to Inter, and then... Madrid?!
Ronaldo’s smile lit up the football world... unless you were a Barcelona or Inter Milan fan. Barcelona adored him after his jaw-dropping season in 1996, only to watch him skip off to Inter Milan. Years later, he committed the ultimate betrayal by donning the white of Real Madrid. If football fandom were a soap opera, Ronaldo’s story would be the shocking season finale that nobody saw coming.
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8. Zlatan Ibrahimović
The Wanderer: From Juventus to Inter, and then AC Milan
Zlatan doesn’t just burn bridges—he blows them up with dynamite. After leaving Juventus post-Calciopoli, he sauntered over to Inter Milan, then later did the unthinkable by switching to AC Milan, their city rivals. In his world, loyalty is just another word for "next club." But hey, when you're Zlatan, you’re above the rules—just ask him.
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9. Mario Götze
The Boy Who Lived... to Betray Dortmund for Bayern
Götze was Dortmund’s golden boy, the kind of player you'd expect to stick around forever. But in 2013, just before the Champions League final—where Dortmund would face Bayern Munich—news broke that Götze was heading to... Bayern. The timing couldn't have been worse. Dortmund fans felt like their star had walked out just before the big game, leaving them standing at the altar. Bayern fans? They popped champagne.
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10. Emmanuel Adebayor
From Arsenal to City to Spurs: The Traitor's Hat-Trick
Adebayor is the guy who doesn’t just switch clubs—he burns his bridges while doing a victory lap. After ditching Arsenal for Manchester City, Adebayor made sure to rub it in by sprinting across the entire pitch to celebrate in front of Arsenal fans after scoring against them. Years later, just to keep the rivalry simmering, he joined Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal’s North London nemesis. Adebayor didn’t just betray once; he did it thrice—for good measure.
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Conclusion
Traitors? Maybe. Legends? Absolutely. Football’s history is full of these controversial characters, and while the fans may never forgive them, they’ve left us with some truly unforgettable moments. In the end, what’s football without a little drama?
Just make sure you don’t cross the line... unless you’re ready for the pig’s head.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
When Arsenal last played in the Champions League
Arsenal are back in the Champions League... and a lot has changed since they were last there 😵💫
- Arsene Wenger was still manager
- Bayern Munich knocked them out 10-2
- Bukayo Saka was 15
- Martin Odegaard just made his Real Madrid debut
- Leicester City were champions of England
- Newcastle United were in the Championship
- Jose Mourinho was still in the Premier League
- and Lionel Messi had retired from international football
Monday, May 22, 2023
Arteta and Arsenal won respect
Arsenal proved unable to halt Manchester City's dominant run in the Premier League
Monday, March 27, 2023
Arteta leading Arsenal to glory
Learned tactics from Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola. Now Mikel Arteta is coaching Arsenal and leading them to great achievements
Monday, June 13, 2022
Friday, February 19, 2021
Wenger wanted 'Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe' in Arsenal
Arsene Wenger says he tried to sign Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe during his time as Arsenal manager
What could have been
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Gnabry has the recipe for success!
Wenger and Pulis didn't believe in him in Arsenal and West Bromwich
Now Serge Gnabry proves he is a super player in Bayern
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Friday, June 12, 2020
Thierry Henry on Arsene Wenger
🗣 Thierry Henry on Arsene Wenger: “He was like a father figure for me.
So, as you can imagine, with your dad, you argue, you scream, he punishes you.
“But that’s what happens when you love someone. Because you care, that’s why you argue."
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Monday, March 2, 2020
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
We left our soul at Highbury
Arsene Wenger: "I moved from Highbury, which was similar to Anfield, but there was a soul in the stadium.
"We built a new stadium but we never found our soul - we left our soul at Highbury. We could never recreate it for security reasons."
"We built a new stadium but we never found our soul - we left our soul at Highbury. We could never recreate it for security reasons."
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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Same old Arsenal, always injured
Friday, January 4, 2019
There's only one Invincibles!
Liverpool's unbeaten run is over! Great news for all of Arsenal's Invincibles!
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Sunday, December 9, 2018
Kante and Luiz to the rescue!
Kante and Luiz to the rescue! Arsenal's Invincibles' record remains intact after Chelsea brought Man City's undefeated run to an end
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
GOALTOONS: Arsenal's Halloween rollercoaster ride
How many Arsenal players (and managers!) can you name from our Halloween Goaltoons special?
It's a spooky Gunners rollercoaster ride extravaganza!
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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Specialist in failure...Is it happening? 🤔 #Mourinho
The Picture of Dorian Gray? How about the Picture of Arsene Wenger! Ian Wright has suggested that under-fire Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is becoming more and more like the former Arsenal boss!
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Monday, August 13, 2018
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Waiting for something, Arsene?
Arsene Wenger to Real Madrid? It may well be the call that the former Arsenal boss is waiting for!
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