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The World Cup’s Most Controversial Moments
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7:08 PM EDT, Tue June 17, 2014
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The World Cup's most controversial moments —
Chile play Spain in the Maracana stadium on Wednesday in the World Cup. Back in 1989, the stadium was the scene of one of the World Cup's most controversial games...
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The World Cup's most controversial moments —
During a key World Cup qualifier against Brazil, Chile goalkeeper Roberto Rojas -- in a pre-planned incident -- used a razor blade hidden in his gloves to cut his own head while lying on the floor. Chile were subsequently banned from the 1994 World Cup.
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In 1978, World Cup hosts Argentina coasted to a 6-0 win over Peru in their final match of the second phase to oust Brazil on goal difference, prompting cries of fix from their South American rivals.
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"Out, Out" chanted the fans as West Germany and Austria ensured their second round qualification in 1982. West Germany's 1-0 win over Austria sent both sides into the knockout stages at the expense of Algeria.
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Maradona's quick thinking handy work sent Argentina into the World Cup semifinals in a 2-1 win over England.
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Thierry Henry sank Irish hopes of reaching the World Cup in Maradona-esque style. The striker handled the ball in the buildup to William Gallas' goal in a 1-1 second-leg draw in Paris, earning France a 2-1 aggregate playoff win and a place at the 2010 World Cup.
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Zinedine Zidane lost his head and ended his international career after infamously headbutting Italy's Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final.
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English referee Graham Poll wrote his name into the history books when he booked Josip Simunic three times during a 2006 World Cup group game between Croatia and Australia.
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Four years later another British referee Howard Webb had his work cut out during the 2010 World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands. He famously did not send off Nigel De Jong for this challenge on Xabi Alonso in a game which saw a record four red cards and 16 yellows. Spain won the match 1-0 courtesy of an extra-time goal from Andres Iniesta.