Biggest Controversies In Football History: The English Premier League has not been far from controversies, in the history of 22 years numerous times it has faced controversies.
Media never fails to put oil on the fire, in the English Premier League media has several times raised controversies on racism and infidelity. The most annoying part about these scandals is that they affect the game of the players the most. Many times top most scandals in English Premier League have gone too far and taken an ugly turn.
Biggest Controversies In Football History
1. John Terry Racism
John Terry not only disgraced his own image but even affected the entire league’s reputation by using a racist comment against a black player. This incident took place on 1st November 2011. Later on again this player was again caught using foul language against another player.
2. Match-Fixing Ring
In the year 2012, a match-fixing incident was recorded by the Southampton player Claus Lundekvam. Players from Southampton practiced fixing because they wanted to mark victory in the match; their main motive was to earn more by winning.
3. Wayne Rooney Affair
Wayne Rooney has always been a popular name from his teenage days. In the year 2010, his wife was pregnant and Rooney at that time was involved in an affair with a prostitute named Jennifer Thompson. After this incident, Rooney’s image got spoilt in the media.
4. Andy Gray
Female equality has been an important topic, similarly in the sport of football women’s equality became an integral part a few years back. Players like Andy Gray were not seen in support of such decisions. Their statements about not supporting went viral and a number of media channels disgraced his image globally.
5. John Terry Affair
The personal lives of celebrities and sports players have never been personal. Their fans along with the press and media have always been seen interfering in their affairs and love lives the most. Terry had numerous affairs throughout his active career days; all his affairs have been the talk of the town always. Also, he has had a number of extramarital affairs.
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