The year’s most controversial, petty, and egocentric soccer players
Less-than-beautiful moments in the beautiful game
LIFESTYLE Soccer
In a year that saw a dynamic World Cup, an exciting Champions League final, and the Copa Libertadores hosted outside South America for the first time, it's no surprise that soccer's big egos and bad boys also showed up strong. In the cases of many, it was business as usual. But others have some very serious allegations hanging over them.
Pettiness? Ego? Controversy? In soccer? Pfft, doubtful! But just in case, check out this list of players who made headlines for the wrong reasons in 2018.