The 25 Most Absurd Fouls in Football History

TLDRA compilation of the most brutal and shocking fouls in football history, including broken legs, head injuries, and intentional attacks. From tackles that almost ended players' careers to revenge fouls, these incidents highlight the dark side of the beautiful game.

Key insights

⚠️Sun Heung-Min's unintentional foul that caused a severe injury to Gomez's ankle.

🔥Francesco Totti's revenge foul on Mario Balotelli that resulted in a four-match ban.

😱Kevin Muscat's reckless tackle that led to an eight-week ban and a serious knee injury for Adrian Zahra.

💔Ryan Shawcross' career-threatening tackle on Aaron Ramsey that resulted in a broken leg.

😡Alf-Inge Haaland's revenge foul on Roy Keane, causing a serious injury and igniting a long-lasting rivalry.

Q&A

Which foul was the most shocking?

The most shocking foul was Roy Keane's revenge tackle on Alf-Inge Haaland, which led to a serious injury and ignited a long-lasting rivalry.

Which player received the longest ban?

Kevin Muscat received the longest ban of eight weeks for his reckless tackle that resulted in a serious injury for Adrian Zahra.

Were any fouls intentional?

Yes, some fouls were intentional, such as Francesco Totti's revenge foul on Mario Balotelli and Roy Keane's premeditated tackle on Alf-Inge Haaland.

Did any players suffer long-term consequences from the fouls?

Yes, Aaron Ramsey, Adrian Zahra, and Hess Rodriguez all suffered long-term consequences from the fouls, including surgeries, extended recoveries, and impacted careers.

Were any fouls punished with a red card?

Yes, several fouls in this compilation resulted in red cards, including Sun Heung-Min's unintentional foul, Roy Keane's revenge tackle, and Thomas Gronholm's reckless challenge.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the compilation of the most absurd fouls in football history.

00:08Sun Heung-Min's unintentional foul that caused a severe injury to Gomez's ankle.

01:14Francesco Totti's revenge foul on Mario Balotelli that resulted in a four-match ban.

03:51Kevin Muscat's reckless tackle that led to an eight-week ban and a serious knee injury for Adrian Zahra.

04:44Ryan Shawcross' career-threatening tackle on Aaron Ramsey that resulted in a broken leg.

09:12Alf-Inge Haaland's revenge foul on Roy Keane, causing a serious injury and igniting a long-lasting rivalry.