Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from professional football at age 35, and if you believe one of the internet’s strangest long-running jokes, celebrities everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief.
The former Wales captain, best known for playing for Arsenal, Juventus, Nice, Cardiff, and the Rangers, confirmed his decision after a career that spanned more than a decade at the top level. But alongside his undeniable talent, Ramsey also became the unlikely subject of a bizarre viral phenomenon: the so-called “Ramsey curse.”
For years, fans joked that every time Ramsey scored, a famous person would soon pass away. It was, of course, pure coincidence, but the timing was often spooky enough to keep the myth alive.
Now, with Ramsey hanging up his boots, we’re looking back at the most talked-about moments that fueled the legend. Click through the gallery to see them all.