Superstition plays a role in all sports and soccer is not immune. The sport has its fair share of historical curses that still haunt players and fans, alike. Bizarre stories include burying black cats, mystical jersey numbers that are doomed to provoke career flops, and even consultations with witch doctors to lift a team's bad luck. Soccer’s rich history is filled with stories like these. In this gallery, we’ll feature some of the most infamous curses of all that seem rather convincing.
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