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The 5 Most Controversial Goals Ever Scored, Ranked

Controversy is the key ingredient for a well-seasoned, spicy football match. Flops, red cards and VAR are all ingredients for a debatable match. But the crème de la crème — as Thierry Henry’s hand would say — are controversial goals. Here are the top five most controversial goals ever scored.

The 5 Most Controversial Goals Ever Scored

#5. Darren Bent’s Beach Ball Party

Oscar Rodriguez Just Smashed A Legendary 35-Yard Free Kick

MADRID — LaLiga basement side Leganes snatched a 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Real Mallorca thanks to a sensational late free kick from Oscar Rodriguez as they earned their first point since the season returned after the hiatus forced by the new coronavirus.

Veteran midfielder Salva Sevilla, 36, put Mallorca in front after nine minutes with a free kick which he slid under the wall and past flummoxed goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar.

Christian Eriksen Just Nutmegged GK David Ospina — With A Corner Kick

Christian Eriksen spent seven seasons with Tottenham; David Ospina played with Arsenal for four seasons. The former North London rivals faced off in Italy in the Coppa Italia semifinals on Saturday, and the result was a stunning Christian Eriksen olimpico vs Napoli that nutmegged the former Gunner.

I Can’t Stop Watching This Ridiculous Goal From Daichi Kamada And Andre Silva

We’re finally getting back into the swing of watching soccer around the globe as leagues gradually return to action following novel coronavirus pandemic shutdowns. With more and more highlights to watch, we’re actually at a point where it’s easy to miss the best action from a day’s events. Case in point: this Andre Silva goal vs Hertha Berlin on Saturday.

Ante Rebic Just Channeled His Inner Nigel De Jong With Horrible Flying Kick To Danilo

Ante Rebic did his best Nigel de Jong impersonation, sending his cleat into the chest of Danilo immediately following a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty miss. The red card helped Juventus secure a 0-0 draw in the second leg of the Coppa Italia on Friday at Allianz Stadium. The first leg was a 1-1 draw back on Feb. 13 at the San Siro, allowing Juventus to advance on away goals in the first match in Italy in three months.

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