15 Most Shocking Moments in World Football History

Fan Riots in Egypt 2012 1 OF 15 There were reports of over 74 people killed and hundreds injured in this tragic incident. After a match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly, fans of the winning team, Al-Masry, invaded the pitch and began to attack both opposition fans and players.

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Hillsborough Disaster 1989 2 OF 15 Liverpool were to face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semifinal on the 15th of April, 1989 at Hillsborough stadium.

The Heysel Disaster 1985 3 OF 15 Four years before the Hillsborough disaster, Liverpool fans were involved in another tragic event. On May 29, 1985, Liverpool was defending its European title against Juventus at the Heysel stadium in Belgium.

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Gabon Air Disaster 1993 4 OF 15 In 1993, Zambia had a squad that seemed set to make it to the World Cup.

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Munich Air Disaster 1958 5 OF15 On the 6th of February 1958 Manchester United suffered some terrible losses. The majority of the "Busby Babes" died in a plane accident on the way home from a European encounter.

The Superga Air Disaster 1949 6 OF 15 Torino had the greatest team in Italy at the time of this disaster. They had won four straight Serie A titles and up to 10 of the club's players were Italy internationals.

Liverpool's Champions League Comeback in 2005 7 OF 15 Liverpool won one of the greatest finals played in Champions League and possibly football history. Liverpool's Champions League Comeback in 2005 7 OF 15 Liverpool won one of the greatest finals played in Champions League and possibly football history.

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Senegal Beats France and Has Solid Run in the 2002 World Cup 9 OF 15 In the opening game of the 2002 World Cup, Senegal—a team making its first appearance on this stage—beat France—the reigning World and European champions. Senegal Beats France and Has Solid Run in the 2002 World Cup 9 OF 15 In the opening game of the 2002 World Cup, Senegal—a team making its first appearance on this stage—beat France—the reigning World and European champions.

Cameroon's Defeat of Argentina and Shock Run in 1990 World Cup 10 OF 15 Cameroon must have provided inspiration for Senegal as they achieved similar success in the 1990 World Cup Final. Cameroon's Defeat of Argentina and Shock Run in 1990 World Cup 10 OF 15 Cameroon must have provided inspiration for Senegal as they achieved similar success in the 1990 World Cup Final.

North Korea Beats Italy in the 1966 World Cup 11 OF 15 In 1966 North Korea delivered a mighty performance to beat Italy. The end result was a slim 1-0 margin but it sent shockwaves through the world of football when it happened. North Korea Beats Italy in the 1966 World Cup 11 OF 15 In 1966 North Korea delivered a mighty performance to beat Italy. The end result was a slim 1-0 margin but it sent shockwaves through the world of football when it happened.

Uruguay Win 1950 World Cup 12 OF 15 It was all a formality for Brazil really. In that tournament the final stage was basically regular group stage play. Uruguay Win 1950 World Cup 12 OF 15 It was all a formality for Brazil really. In that tournament the final stage was basically regular group stage play.

USA Defeats England in the 1950 World Cup 13 OF 15 Before Uruguay upstaged its opponents in the finals, the United States beat England earlier in tournament. USA Defeats England in the 1950 World Cup 13 OF 15 Before Uruguay upstaged its opponents in the finals, the United States beat England earlier in tournament.

Gary Speed Death 2011 14 OF 15 Gary Speed's recent death and was a shocking moment in the world of football. Gary Speed Death 2011 14 OF 15 Gary Speed's recent death and was a shocking moment in the world of football.

Togo National Team Bus Attacked at 2010 African Cup of Nations 15 OF 15 Two years ago, Togo's team bus was attacked before the beginning of the 2010 African Cup of Nations. Togo National Team Bus Attacked at 2010 African Cup of Nations 15 OF 15 Two years ago, Togo's team bus was attacked before the beginning of the 2010 African Cup of Nations.

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15 Most Shocking Moments in World Football History

15 Most Shocking Moments in World Football History

Fan Riots in Egypt 2012 1 OF 15 There were reports of over 74 people killed and hundreds injured in this tragic incident. After a match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly, fans of the winning team, Al-Masry, invaded the pitch and began to attack both opposition fans and players.

Fan Riots in Egypt 2012 1 OF 15 There were reports of over 74 people killed and hundreds injured in this tragic incident. After a match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly, fans of the winning team, Al-Masry, invaded the pitch and began to attack both opposition fans and players.

Hillsborough Disaster 1989 2 OF 15 Liverpool were to face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semifinal on the 15th of April, 1989 at Hillsborough stadium.

Hillsborough Disaster 1989 2 OF 15 Liverpool were to face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semifinal on the 15th of April, 1989 at Hillsborough stadium.

The Heysel Disaster 1985 3 OF 15 Four years before the Hillsborough disaster, Liverpool fans were involved in another tragic event. On May 29, 1985, Liverpool was defending its European title against Juventus at the Heysel stadium in Belgium.

The Heysel Disaster 1985 3 OF 15 Four years before the Hillsborough disaster, Liverpool fans were involved in another tragic event. On May 29, 1985, Liverpool was defending its European title against Juventus at the Heysel stadium in Belgium.

Gabon Air Disaster 1993 4 OF 15 In 1993, Zambia had a squad that seemed set to make it to the World Cup.

Gabon Air Disaster 1993 4 OF 15 In 1993, Zambia had a squad that seemed set to make it to the World Cup.

Munich Air Disaster 1958 5 OF15 On the 6th of February 1958 Manchester United suffered some terrible losses. The majority of the "Busby Babes" died in a plane accident on the way home from a European encounter.

Munich Air Disaster 1958 5 OF15 On the 6th of February 1958 Manchester United suffered some terrible losses. The majority of the "Busby Babes" died in a plane accident on the way home from a European encounter.

The Superga Air Disaster 1949 6 OF 15 Torino had the greatest team in Italy at the time of this disaster. They had won four straight Serie A titles and up to 10 of the club's players were Italy internationals.

The Superga Air Disaster 1949 6 OF 15 Torino had the greatest team in Italy at the time of this disaster. They had won four straight Serie A titles and up to 10 of the club's players were Italy internationals.

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