Player ProfilesFootball Villains #3: Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona's Hand of God, cocaine bans, and shooting at journalists. Football's most controversial genius is #3 on our list.
28 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
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Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #4: Roy Keane
Roy Keane deliberately injured Alf-Inge Haaland and bragged about it in his autobiography. 'I wanted to hurt him.' #4 villain.
27 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #5: Vinnie Jones
Vinnie Jones grabbed Gascoigne by the testicles in football's most iconic photo. The Crazy Gang's hardest man at #5.
26 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesFootball Villains #6: Joey Barton
Joey Barton stubbed a cigarette in a teammate's eye, punched another unconscious, and went to prison for assault. #6 villain.
25 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #7: Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos holds the record for most red cards in La Liga AND Champions League history. Real Madrid's captain villain at #7.
24 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #8: Pepe
Pepe stamped on Messi, kicked players on the ground, and headbutted opponents. Real Madrid's most violent defender at #8.
23 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #9: Harald Schumacher
Harald Schumacher nearly killed Patrick Battiston in the 1982 World Cup semi-final. No foul given. The most brutal moment ever. #9.
22 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #10: Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane headbutted Materazzi in his LAST ever game — the 2006 World Cup Final. 14 career red cards. #10 football villain.
21 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #11: Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona kung fu kicked a Crystal Palace fan at Selhurst Park in 1995. The most shocking moment in English football. #11.
20 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #12: Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi provoked Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 World Cup Final and Italy won the tournament. Evil genius earns #12.
19 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #13: Zlatan Ibrahimović
Zlatan Ibrahimović broke teammates' ribs, insulted Guardiola, and called himself God. Football's most arrogant villain at #13.
18 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
Player ProfilesVIDEOFootball Villains #14: Diego Costa
Diego Costa bit opponents, stamped on players, and mastered every dark art in football. Chelsea's villain-striker enters at #14.
17 Apr 2026, 05:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport
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