They’re rich. They’re famous. They’re super-skilled. One could argue these three ingredients make footballers to be loved worldwide, with millions of fans following every single step of their careers. Yet, despite this – or maybe because of this – they can also gather quite a few haters. Get to know 5 of the most hated football players around the globe.
1. Luis Suarez
The Uruguayan has become famous for a new “tactic” in the field: the use of his teeth. Bites are obviously not allowed in football, but that doesn’t seem to stop Suarez, who has already done it three times. The last one was in the 2014
World Cup against Italian Giorgio Chiellini. No wonder he is known as the Uruguayan vampire.
2. Patrice Evra
We are fully aware that the pressure of winning can lead to less appropriate behavior in the field. Yet, it would be expected of professional footballers to control their temper. This doesn’t seem to apply to the French-Senegalese footballer who is famous for his bad mood, petulance and, mostly, for his kicks against the opponents and more recently, even against fans!
3. Ashley Young
Admit it: isn’t it funny that such strong and robust men fall on the ground after just being slightly pushed by the opponent? English-Jamaican Ashley Young seems to be a pro in losing balance, especially in the penalty area. Nothing wrong in scoring penalties when a real foul has been committed but Young’s exaggeration has cost him loads of haters even among Man United fans.
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4. Sergio Busquets
Busquets seems to be the Spanish version of Ashley Young. Known for simulations and exaggerated dives, the Catalan player’s behavior has unforgivingly given FC Barcelona’s a very bad name and even got him the nickname of “Sissy of the Week” on YouTube. And let’s admit: they are so talented, why the need for such immature behavior?
5. Cristiano Ronaldo
This could be argued but the best player in the world seems to have almost as many haters as he has fans. While we cannot question his amazing football skills, we can ask ourselves if there is really a need for the Portuguese player to dive to win penalties and fouls. Moreover, there are many who disapprove of his “fetish” to pay for parenting children whose mothers we don’t even know of.
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