

The game was halted for 5 minutes to allow Stewards to get him off the pitch. During the game, one protester, John Foley, jumped from the crowd and went to Joe Hart’s goal post where he handcuffed himself. In early 2012, Manchester City played Everton at Goodison Park and received a 1-0 beating. Protester Fan Handcuffed Himself to Post.He was booed and even a banner was raised in the crowd labeling him ‘The Swiss Family’s Robbing Son’. His earlier comment that female footballers needed to wear tighter shorts to make themselves marketable was revisited by the huge crowd. However, one man, the then FIFA president-Sepp Blatter, was on the wrong side. Everything had gone well and everyone was thrilled by the warm welcome they received from the British public. The 2012 Women’s World Cup at Wembley, England, was graced by over 80, 000 fans. Although it was a silent protest, they communicated their discontent. It was a protest by fans from both sides against media dehumanization, authorities, and exploitation by their own clubs. The Stockholm derby between Djurgarden and AIK in 2011 began in total silence for 10 minutes. Several Manchester United fans were beaten and arrested. They were on display even during the game and things inevitably became chaotic after the final whistle. The most notable one was the ‘Welcome to Hell’ banner. When Manchester United arrived, they were greeted by horror banners with strange writings. However, a lacklustre loss at Old Trafford condemned them to a must-win away trip to Istanbul. Manchester United had seen off Honved and a win against Galatasaray would propel them into the quarter-finals.

In November 1993, Manchester United were drawn against Turkish side FC Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. In fact, some fans climbed the goal frame and famously split it in two! After the final whistle, fans crossed the barriers and filled the stadium with wild celebrations. What brought more excitement was the fact that they were doing it on English turf. Beating England two goals to one and totally outplaying them in the entire match sparked electric chants from the Scottish fans. This was fully on show in the 1977 British Home Championship in what has come to be one of the craziest things sports fans have done in football history. Scotland fans love it when they beat the English side. There are countless situations in football history where fans have lit football matches with crazy reactions.įrom electrifying crowds, chants, drama, and wild reactions to goals and wins, football is fun! Let us dive into some of the craziest fan moments ever in world football history. Football is not just about the players and the ball but rather the atmosphere created by the game and the fans on the stands. Without fans football has at times been void of excitement during the coronavirus pandemic.
