A highly contentious incident involving players and supporters transpired during the 2006 World Cup final between France and Italy in football history. Zinedine Zidane, the captain of France, was sent off the field during extra time of the match for headbutting Italian defender Marco Materazzi. Numerous theories of what Materazzi said to Zidane that triggered his reaction have been circulating since this episode, which sparked much debate and speculation.
During the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Luis Suarez was involved in another noteworthy and contentious incident. During a group stage encounter, Suarez, who was representing Uruguay, was seen on camera biting Giorgio Chiellini, an Italian defender. Suarez has previously been involved in similar incidents, which prompted calls for harsh punishment and public criticism. After that, Suarez was barred from any football-related activities for a number of months.
In addition, one of the worst episodes in football history is still the Hillsborough tragedy of 1989. Overcrowding in the stands during an FA Cup semi-final between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool caused a horrific crush that claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool fans. Following the tragedy, there was much criticism about the police response at first and attempts at cover-ups, which resulted in a protracted court battle for justice and accountability on behalf of the victims and their families.
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