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The infamous refereeing performances that left fans and players alike scratching their heads! Here are some of the most notorious ones:

  1. Worst refereeing performance in World Cup history:
    • England vs. Argentina, 1986 World Cup Quarterfinals
    • Referee: Ali Bin Nasser (Tunisia)
    • Controversies: Handball goal by Maradona, missed penalties, and numerous fouls ignored
    • Result: Argentina won 2-1, sparking widespread outrage and protests
  2. The "Hand of God" match:
    • England vs. Argentina, 1986 World Cup Quarterfinals
    • Referee: Ali Bin Nasser (Tunisia)
    • Controversy: Maradona's "Hand of God" goal, where he punched the ball into the net with his fist
    • Result: Argentina won 2-1, with Maradona's second goal being the winner
  3. The "Battle of Santiago":
    • Italy vs. Chile, 1962 World Cup Group Stage
    • Referee: Ken Aston (England)
    • Controversies: Multiple red cards, including one for an Italian player who was already injured, and numerous fouls ignored
    • Result: Italy won 2-0, but the match was marred by violence and controversy
  4. The "Robben Robbery":
    • Netherlands vs. Spain, 2010 World Cup Quarterfinals
    • Referee: Howard Webb (England)
    • Controversy: Arjen Robben's "dive" in the penalty area, which led to a penalty kick and a Dutch goal
    • Result: Netherlands won 1-0, but the match was criticized for its physicality and refereeing decisions
  5. The "Offside Goal":
    • Germany vs. England, 2010 World Cup Round of 16
    • Referee: Frank De Bleeckere (Belgium)
    • Controversy: Frank Lampard's goal was disallowed due to an offside call, despite replays showing the ball was clearly over the line
    • Result: Germany won 4-1, but the match was marred by controversy and debate over the refereeing decisions
  6. The "FIFA Fiasco":
    • USA vs. Belgium, 2014 World Cup Round of 16
    • Referee: Marco Rodriguez (Mexico)
    • Controversies: Multiple yellow cards, including one for a Belgian player who was already booked, and a missed penalty kick
    • Result: Belgium won 2-1 in extra time, but the match was criticized for its refereeing decisions and physicality

These are just a few examples of the most infamous refereeing performances in football history. While mistakes are inevitable, these instances have left lasting impressions on fans and players alike.