4 Funny Moments in Football History: Relive the Laughter with EXO Tickets

As serious as the competition in the top flight and with its countless legendary moments, there will always be a funny side to the football world.

In today’s list, let’s look at the 4 funniest moments in footy history:

1. Eric Cantona’s Best Kung Fu Impersonation:

Starting off the list with one of the most controversial kicks — and this one was off the pitch. Cantona was one of the Premier League’s most notorious bad boy and Manchester United's fiercest attacking forwards.

Cantona was red-carded after pulling Richard Shaw’s shirt in United’s match against Crystal Palace in Selhurst Park in January 1995. Walking off, the hot-headed star received abuse from a Palace fan and he saw red. In his greatest impersonation of a kung-fu artist, Cantona sent a flying kick to the fan that would make even Bruce Lee proud.

It remains one of the league’s greatest controversies and Cantona was handed a 9-month ban by the FA, stripped of his France national team captaincy, ordered to do 120 hours of community service, and was fined £20,000 for his antics. Talk about unforgettable.

2. Cesc Fabregas Mystery Pizza:

The Cesc Fàbregas "pizza incident" is one of football’s most infamous and humorous incidents. Although first shrouded in mystery on who threw the pizza, the Spaniard admitted to the flying pie years later.

It occurred during the heated "Battle of Old Trafford" in 2003, when Arsenal’s 49-game unbeaten run ended in a contentious 2-0 defeat to Manchester United. After the match, tensions boiled over in the tunnel, leading to a food fight in which Fàbregas, then a 16-year-old Arsenal player, reportedly threw a pizza at Sir Alex Ferguson.

The incident became legendary, with Wenger later joking that he didn’t see who threw the pizza but praised their "good aim." The moment has since become worthy part of football folklore, symbolizing the fierce rivalry between the two clubs.

3. Harry Maguire's Blunders:

Harry Maguire, while a solid defender at his best, has had some high-profile mistakes that have become meme fodder. One of the most infamous was his red card for England against Denmark in 2020, where he received two yellow cards in 31 minutes.

Another notable blunder was his own goal for England against Scotland in 2021, where he accidentally deflected the ball into his own net. At Manchester United, his struggles have included misplaced passes, being caught out of position, and costly errors leading to goals, such as his poor clearance against Tottenham in 2020 that resulted in a goal. While Maguire has shown resilience, these moments have unfortunately overshadowed his career at times.

Maguire has become a source of joy for Red Devils fans and for their rivals as well.

4. Mourinho Epic Refusal:

The José Mourinho "I prefer not to speak" incident happened in 2014 after Chelsea’s loss to Aston Villa, where Mourinho was sent off for protesting a controversial red card. In the post-match press conference, he delivered a sarcastic, deadpan rant, repeating "I prefer not to speak" multiple times to avoid a fine while clearly expressing his frustration. What made it funny was Mourinho’s masterful use of irony and his ability to say so much by seemingly saying nothing. His exaggerated pauses, knowing smirks, and dramatic delivery turned it into an iconic moment, perfectly capturing his flair for mind games and his knack for making headlines even in defeat.

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