Funny moments from Football World
Some of the funniest footballers' names include the likes of Peter Crouch, David Luiz, and Benjamin Mendy. They are among the top 15 wittiest football players globally. Their ability to make others laugh even when things are tough is remarkable. To walk out in a big European stadium, on a big European night, side by side with some of the best players in the world. The setting is an FA Trophy match between Lancaster City & Whitley Bay, the scores are level at 4-4, with all eight previous penalty takers having scored emphatically. Note the sympathy from the keeper, who must have had to stick both gloves in his mouth to drown out the laughter.
We all know how retirements can go in the fight game, but this really felt like a farewell. St. Bonaventure got invited to the NIT, which didn’t seem particularly exciting for a group that had been to the NCAA tournament in the past. The Bonnies were matched up against Colorado, on the road, in the first round. Expectations were low and enthusiasm for the event was even lower. The moment was a rare glimpse into the psyche of a superstar athlete, as well as a liberating experience for born-and-raised ATLiens like me. Sure, the first baseman may be in L.A.
Incredibly, and probably sensibly, the referee relented, and the goal was ruled out. France did go on to add a fourth anyway, and the referee would lose his International status in the aftermath. Apparently he was pretty Sheikh-en. OK, so that was slightly pointless nostalgia there, but it does have a bearing on this incident. Only this one didn’t take place in a Liverpool suburb, but at the 1982 World Cup. Kuwait, trailing 3-1 to Michel Platini’s France, conceded a fourth goal late on to Alain Giresse, but were convinced they had heard a referee’s whistle in the build up, causing several of their players to stop.
Stafford took the coolest option possible and it helped him win the biggest football game of the year. To rank among the funniest footballers on earth, one must have a great sense of humour and perhaps facetious characters. These funny players could also double-up us comedians and make a great career not only on the field but on stage as well.
Shortly after the game, I booked mine too. TCU ultimately fell short after Kansas State hit a field goal in overtime, snatching the storybook ending away from the Frogs. To me, though, that drive was the most memorable showcase of the year in terms of pure grit, relentless determination, and an overall unwillingness to quit. Reigns’s 2022 began with him becoming the longest-reigning WWE Universal champion of all time in January; that same month, the Usos broke their own record for holding the SmackDown Tag Team titles. In April, Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 38 to not only win the WWE Championship but start his reign (pun intended?) as Undisputed Champion.
The MLS was still two years away from formation, and there was global doubt as to whether America really “got” football. But they were determined to put on a show, and as part of their outlandishly glitzy opening ceremony, had drafted in the Supremes singer to glam up proceedings even more. All she had to do was mime through a few songs, look happy, and bury a close range penalty past a paid-off keeper to trigger the ticker-tape parade. Unfortunately, Ross had not kicked a ball in anger since the Tamala Motown 5 a side bonanza of 1965, and shanked her shot horribly wide of the target. Not to worry, the goal still snapped in two, releasing a thousand white balloons and enough glitter to outshine even Girls Aloud at an awards do.
After winning 23 major titles, the perennial no. 1 had nothing left to prove or give. I’m just glad that we Funny Moments in Football got one last chance to pull for her. Romario amused fans with many hilarious quotes during his career.
The funniest thing about this is the reason for Arsene Wenger's dismissal. All he did was kick a water bottle in the air. A theatrical display of Academy Award quality.
When the Pelicans went to shoot two free throws, up three, with less than two seconds remaining in their November 2 matchup with Los Angeles, the Lakers were staring down the prospect of a 1-6 start. With Boston trailing by one point and 17 seconds remaining on the clock, Tatum took the defensive assignment against Kevin Durant. He contested KD’s 3-point attempt at the shot clock buzzer and bothered the future Hall of Famer enough to produce a miss.
Except Redknapp, who never fully recovered from the humiliation of seeing someone do that to one of his “shots”. It is 1995, and an international friendly at Wembley between England & Colombia. The game is a pretty drab affair; the commentators are in danger of dozing off as Terry Venables’ side attempts to mould into their new fangled “Christmas Tree” formation. Alan Shearer is going through a dry spell in front of goal, Paul Ince is shaking his fist but not really getting much done, and David Seaman is contemplating growing a ponytail at the other end. Producing a razor blade he had stashed in his gloves pre-match, Rojas cut himself on the forehead, and fell to the floor with blood streaming from the wound.