The history of football is littered with moments of brilliant skill but a group of British artists are recreating some of the beautiful game's uglier incidents. Perhaps the most infamous of them all, Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal against England in the quarterfinal of the 1986 World Cup helped Argentina to a 2-1 win. The South Americans would go on to win the tournament, beating West Germany in the final to claim a second World Cup triumph.
"Mini hand of God" (Diego Maradona) —
The history of football is littered with moments of brilliant skill but a group of British artists are recreating some of the beautiful game's uglier incidents. Perhaps the most infamous of them all, Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal against England in the quarterfinal of the 1986 World Cup helped Argentina to a 2-1 win. The South Americans would go on to win the tournament, beating West Germany in the final to claim a second World Cup triumph.
George Logan
During a fiery 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield in 2013, Luis Suarez bit Branislav Ivanovic on the arm -- the second time he had bitten an opponent in his career. Suarez apologized but a year later he was at it again, chomping his third victim, Giorgio Chiellini, at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
"Baby Teeth" (Luis Suarez) —
During a fiery 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield in 2013, Luis Suarez bit Branislav Ivanovic on the arm -- the second time he had bitten an opponent in his career. Suarez apologized but a year later he was at it again, chomping his third victim, Giorgio Chiellini, at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
George Logan
In what was Zinedine Zidane's last game as a professional, the France legend was sent off in the 2006 World Cup final for headbutting Italy's Marco Materazzi in extra-time. It led to one of sport's most iconic images, Zidane trudging past the World Cup trophy and down the tunnel.
"My mum's a what?!" (Zinedine Zidane) —
In what was Zinedine Zidane's last game as a professional, the France legend was sent off in the 2006 World Cup final for headbutting Italy's Marco Materazzi in extra-time. It led to one of sport's most iconic images, Zidane trudging past the World Cup trophy and down the tunnel.
George Logan
Just days before Manchester City was due to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford, news emerged of the fire brigade being called to Mario Balotelli's house after he set off fireworks in his bathroom. After scoring in City's 6-1 win, Balotelli, now playing for AC Milan, lifted his shirt to reveal what has become one of the most famous sayings in English football.
"Whyyyyy?" (Mario Balotelli) —
Just days before Manchester City was due to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford, news emerged of the fire brigade being called to Mario Balotelli's house after he set off fireworks in his bathroom. After scoring in City's 6-1 win, Balotelli, now playing for AC Milan, lifted his shirt to reveal what has become one of the most famous sayings in English football.
George Logan
It was the 1998 World Cup round of 16 and England was looking to avenge its defeat to Argentina 12 years earlier. The world was introduced to a baby-faced Michael Owen who scored one of the most memorable goals in the tournament's history, but the match will always be remembered for David Beckham's petulant kick at Diego Simeone that earned the England midfielder a red card -- and effigies later burnt back home.
"Kicking and Screaming" (David Beckham) —
It was the 1998 World Cup round of 16 and England was looking to avenge its defeat to Argentina 12 years earlier. The world was introduced to a baby-faced Michael Owen who scored one of the most memorable goals in the tournament's history, but the match will always be remembered for David Beckham's petulant kick at Diego Simeone that earned the England midfielder a red card -- and effigies later burnt back home.
George Logan
In January 1995, Crystal Palace welcomed Manchester United to Selhurst Park in the Premier League. After being shown a red card, Frenchman Eric Cantona reacted to abuse directed at him from the crowd by kung-fu kicking Palace fan Matthew Simmons.
"Karate Kid" (Eric Cantona) —
In January 1995, Crystal Palace welcomed Manchester United to Selhurst Park in the Premier League. After being shown a red card, Frenchman Eric Cantona reacted to abuse directed at him from the crowd by kung-fu kicking Palace fan Matthew Simmons.
George Logan
During a pre-Euro 1996 trip to Hong Kong, England's Paul Gascoigne took part in the "dentist's chair" drinking game. Never one to shy away from controversy, Gascoigne subsequently celebrated an extraordinary goal in a group stage game against Scotland by mimicking his antics with the help of Teddy Sheringham.
"Dentists High Chair" (Paul Gascoigne) —
During a pre-Euro 1996 trip to Hong Kong, England's Paul Gascoigne took part in the "dentist's chair" drinking game. Never one to shy away from controversy, Gascoigne subsequently celebrated an extraordinary goal in a group stage game against Scotland by mimicking his antics with the help of Teddy Sheringham.
George Logan
Fiery Italian Paolo Di Canio was suspended for 11 matches and fined ￡10,000 for pushing referee Paul Alcock after he was shown a red card in a Premier League match. The incident occurred as Di Canio's Sheffield Wednesday were playing Arsenal at Hillsborough.
"Pushing your luck" (Paolo Di Canio) —
Fiery Italian Paolo Di Canio was suspended for 11 matches and fined ￡10,000 for pushing referee Paul Alcock after he was shown a red card in a Premier League match. The incident occurred as Di Canio's Sheffield Wednesday were playing Arsenal at Hillsborough.
George Logan
In a match that was dubbed "The Battle of Old Trafford," Manchester United hosted Arsenal in a game that saw Gunners' captain Patrick Vieira sent off and United given a penalty in the last minute. Dutch striker Ruud van Nistlerooy stepped up and slammed the penalty against the crossbar, causing Arsenal defender Martin Keown to goad the United man by leaping above him.
"Learn to play nice" (Martin Keown) —
In a match that was dubbed "The Battle of Old Trafford," Manchester United hosted Arsenal in a game that saw Gunners' captain Patrick Vieira sent off and United given a penalty in the last minute. Dutch striker Ruud van Nistlerooy stepped up and slammed the penalty against the crossbar, causing Arsenal defender Martin Keown to goad the United man by leaping above him.
George Logan
Darren Urquhart and Thomas Smith have even created a logo for the project.
Bad Boys FC —
Darren Urquhart and Thomas Smith have even created a logo for the project.
George Logan