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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MR.BILLA" data-source="post: 16417013" data-attributes="member: 362358">A picture says a thousand words and this has never rung so true as in the world of football.<img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/love.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":love:" title="Love    :love:" data-shortname=":love:" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/love.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":love:" title="Love    :love:" data-shortname=":love:" /> Of all the millions of photographs of the world's most beautiful game, here are the 50 most iconic photos of all time...<img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/happy.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Happy    :)" data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1167706/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/P.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":P" title=":P    :P" data-shortname=":P" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/P.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":P" title=":P    :P" data-shortname=":P" />Okay Let's Go<img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/P.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":P" title=":P    :P" data-shortname=":P" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/P.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":P" title=":P    :P" data-shortname=":P" /> 50. David Beckham Scores From the Halfway Line <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176492/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> This picture captures the moment that David Beckham attempted the  impossible and subsequently achieved it, by scoring from the halfway  line on the opening day of 1996/97 season. The boy wonder, who would go  on to become England captain, showed exactly why he was a key member of  Sir Alex’s side with this strike. To attempt something so  ridiculous on the first day of the season explains the talent and  audacity that Beckham had at so young an age. The midfielder saw  Wimbledon goalkeeper Neil Sullivan off his line, before sending the ball  looping over his head to go down in the annuls of history. 49. Gareth Southgate Missed Penalty <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176493/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Missing penalties are always a perfect opportunity to capture the  unlucky player’s unforgettable reaction and Southgate was no exception  to the rule after the central defender had his spot kick saved during  the semi final of Euro ’96. The former Aston Villa stalwart was  left dejected on the pitch as England crashed out of their own  tournament on penalties to arch rivals Germany. The grey kit did not  help matters and Southgate is pictured as a forlorn figure, hoping the  ground will swallow him up. 48. The Original Scorpion Kick <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176494/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Flamboyant Colombian keeper Rene Higuita was the first person to  introduce the scorpion kick to the Western world, after showing off this  audacious talent during a friendly with England at Wembley in 1995. The  goalkeeper, who is also remembered for coming out of his goal in the  1990 World Cup to disastrous results, decided to hit away Jamie  Redknapp’s shot by kicking the ball with his heels from behind his head,  while airborne. Although hardly used in modern day football, this  unthinkable technique was a standout moment in the history of football  skills. 47. Steve McClaren’s Umbrella <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176495/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Steve McClaren will go down in history as one of the worst England  managers of all time, having failed to lead the side to a major  tournament. His miserable stint as the national boss was summed up in  England’s defeat at home to Croatia in November 2007, which confirmed  their exclusion from Euro 2008. At a rainy Wembley, McClaren used  an umbrella to keep the rain (and abuse) off of him, but instead it  only intensified the anger directed at him. The former Middlesbrough  manager looked even more hopeless under the red and blue FA brolly and  the image of him standing on the sidelines is almost laughable, had it  not been so tragic. 46. Ryan Giggs Shows Off His Chest Hair <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176496/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The veteran midfielder is still going strong at the age of 40, but Ryan  Giggs’s greatest moment of his long footballing career remains that mazy  goal against Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi final replay at Villa  Park. The Welsh winger intercepted the ball at the halfway line,  before practically taking on the entire Gunners defence and firing the  ball high into the roof of David Seaman’s net. Giggs could not hide his  excitement and removed his shirt to reveal his carpet of a hairy chest,  an image which will live long in the minds of all female viewers. 45. Gazza Does the Flute <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176497/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The first of four Gascoigne moments in this list, the mercurial  midfielder caused much controversy in 1998 when he played a mock flute  during an Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic. The  flute symbolises a Protestant victory over the Catholics in the  seventeenth century, which infuriated the Celtic's catholic fans. After  being taunted by the Hoops faithful throughout the game, the former  England international decided to get his own back, but he was later  fined by the Scottish FA. 44. Sergio Aguero Fires Manchester City to the Title <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176498/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> It still gives goosebumps to the Manchester City fans, while it gives  their city rivals recurring nightmares. The Citizens needed to win at  home to Queens Park Rangers to beat United to the title two seasons ago,  but it was not going to plan, with the sides drawing as play entered  into stoppage time. Enter Sergio Aguero. The Argentine striker  received a pass from Mario Balotelli and fired home to deliver a much  anticipated Premier League crown to the club. It was a truly sensational  moment for the neutral and for the City fans, some of whom can be seen  jubilantly celebrating their side’s success in this famous image. 43. The World Cup Trophy Returns Home With Italy <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176499/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Following their success in Spain at the 1982 World Cup, Italy returned  to their homeland bringing the famous trophy home with them. An iconic  photograph was taken of the likes of captain Dino Zoff and manager Enzo  Bearzot playing cards on the plane journey home. Incredibly,  everyone seems clam and concentrated on the card game, despite the fact  the World Cup they so desperately wanted sat on the table. A wonderful  image and an honest moment of the game, where the glory of the game is  shown through the humanness of those involved. 42. Paolo Di Canio Pushes Referee <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176500/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> This is not the only time that Paolo Di Canio will feature in this list,  both of which are for controversial reasons. In September 1998, while  at Sheffield Wednesday, the Italian striker pushed referee Paul Alcock  to the ground after being sent off during a game with Arsenal at  Hillsborough. Alcock was ridiculed for the way in which he  hopelessly fell to the ground, but the Football Association were not  amused and handed Di Canio an 11 match ban, as well as a fine of  £10,000. An historic moment in the Premier League and something that has  never been repeated. 41. Manchester United’s Class of ‘92 <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176501/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The Manchester United team that won the FA Youth Cup in 1992 went on to  be the nucleus of the senior side that tasted an unprecedented amount of  success in the 1990s and into the 00s. Also known as “Fergie’s  Fledglings”, the likes of Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and the Neville  brothers all came through the ranks together, before making the grade to  the senior side. The photograph of these future footballing  talents, alongside youth team coach Eric Harrison, is hugely significant  in terms of its future impact on English football. Seeing the likes of a  youthful Giggs and a spotty Beckham reminds us where it all started for  Ferguson 40. Messi Takes on Real Madrid <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176502/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The best player in the last five years is simply unstoppable with the  ball at his feet and this was perfectly captured during last season’s  “El Classico” when Barcelona took on Real Madrid. Although not an  historic photo by definition, this image truly shows what Lionel Messi  is all about. Despite having some of the world's best players  competing to take the ball off of him, the Argentine international has  the ability to keep the ball at close distances while moving at  blistering speed. This picture is just one of many of Messi evading  multiple defenders, but to take on the entire Madrid defence is  something only he can do. 39. The Battle of Old Trafford <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176503/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> In September 2003, Manchester United and Arsenal met in a league fixture  at Old Trafford, which turned out to be one of the most ferocious games  in the history of the Premier League. Arsenal, who would later become  the “Invicibles” that season, were reduced to ten men right at the  death, with United being awarded a penalty as a result. Ruud van  Nistelrooy missed the resulting spot kick, also the last kick of the  game, prompting violent reactions from both players at the final  whistle. Martin Keown, the Arsenal centre back, was famously pictured  celebrating the Dutch striker’s failure from the spot by jumping over  him. 38. Vinnie Jones Grabs Gazza by the... <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176504/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Notorious hardman Vinnie Jones is best personified by this photograph,  in which he grabs an unassuming Paul Gascoigne by the testicles. The  Wimbledon midfielder was a feared opponent and no wonder, when players  faced this kind of trouble when facing against Jones. Gazza  himself was no wimp, but, like most of male readers of this list would  be, was in some serious pain, as seen from unforgettable expression on  his face. In an age of high shorts and high tackles, this truly summed  up the no-holds-barred nature of English football in the late 1980s. 37. Why Always Me? <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176505/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Mario  Balotelli earned headlines yet again when he lifted his shirt to reveal  a “why always me?” message, after scoring in the Manchester derby two  seasons ago. The Italian striker was instrumental in what became a 6-1  drubbing of their bitter rivals, with the Citizens going on to clinch  the title ahead of the Red Devils. Balotelli, never far from a  sensational story, seemed to laugh at his own ridiculousness by proving  he has a sense of humour. Some suggest that this was a dig at the press,  who he claimed embellished many of the stories that were written about  him 36. Mourinho Announces Himself on the World Stage <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176506/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Jose  Mourinho officially announced himself to English football before he  actually became Chelsea manager. In fact, Porto’s Champions League  victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in 2004 was when the  press first took notice of this flamboyant manager. Following a  last minute winner, the “Special One” exuberantly celebrated his side’s  win in front of a bemused Old Trafford by running down the touchline and  pumping his arms into the air. He would go on to win the competition  the following month, which effectively earned him a move to become  Chelsea’s new manager. 35. Munich Air Disaster Commemoration <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176507/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The  fifty year anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster coincided with a  Manchester derby in February 2008. In a rare instance of respect between  Manchester United and Manchester City, both sets of fans adhered  immaculately to a minute silence, with each side raising scarves of  their team colours before the game at Old Trafford. Although City  seemed to spoil the day by winning 2-1, the images of the commemoration  will live long into the memory of those affected by the 1958 plane  crash, which took the lives of eight of “Busby’s Babes”. 34. Paolo Di Canio’s Fascist Salute <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176508/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Never  far from controversy, Paolo Di Canio is a self-confessed fascist and he  endeared himself to the Lazio faithful even further by performing a  Roman salute in front of the fascist Lazio ultras. The former  Sunderland boss waited for special occasions, mainly during games  against the predominately left wing Roma, in an attempt to infuriate  Lazio’s arch rivals. He was fined and given suspensions as a result of  his actions, yet he remains a cult hero in the sky blue half of the  Italian capital. 33. Peter Schmeichel Cartwheels Champions League Success <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176509/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The  1999 UEFA Champions League final remains one of the most dramatic  finishes in football history, with Manchester United scoring two goals  in the final minutes of the game to overcome Bayern Munich 2-1. With his  side on the verge of losing, the Danish keeper, who was captaining the  Red Devils on the night, was involved in United’s equaliser by going up  for the corner himself. Following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s  winner, Schmeichel was pictured cartwheeling inside his own penalty area  in celebration of the Red Devils’ win, which earned them an historic  treble. The image that is now affectionately associated with the keeper  also marked his final moments as a Manchester United player. 32. Frank Rijkaard Spits at Rodi Voller <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176510/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> The  uglier side of football is most memorably captured when Dutch hardman  Frank Rijkaard spat in Rudi Voller’s hair during the fiery 1990 World  Cup clash between the Netherlands and West Germany. A titanic  battle between the two players ended with both being sent off, although  Rijkaard was the worse of two evils, having stamped on Voller’s foot,  twisted his ear and even spat at him twice, all within five minutes. The  photo sees an unbeknownst Voller walk away from the current Dutch boss,  who aims his saliva towards the striker’s curly barnet. 31. The Future of Management <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176511/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> A  fantastic picture of Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola in their early  days at Barcelona, where the “Special One” was a mere assistant to  manager Bobby Robson and the current Bayern Munich boss was a fledging  central midfielder. Who would have known that this friendship would,  years later, turn into the biggest management rivalry in world football. While  Mourinho took over the reins at Real Madrid, Guardiola stayed at the  Camp Nou and the two enjoyed a friendly but competitive rivalry with  both clubs vying for supremacy in both La Liga and the Champions League. 30. David Beckham Sends England to the World Cup <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176512/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Despite  having the expectations of an entire nation on his shoulders, David  Beckham delivered when it mattered, scoring a stunning injury time free  kick to secure qualification to the 2002 World Cup for England. Trailing  2-1 at home to Greece at his home stadium of Old Trafford, Beckham  stepped up to take a trademark set piece with the Three Lions needing a  point to qualify. After sending the ball into the top corner,  Beckham reels away, arms outstretched to take in the moment in front of a  jubilant crowd and a relieved nation. 29. Andres Escobar’s Own Goal <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176513/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Has  an own goal ever been so costly? Aside from leading to his country’s  exit from the 1994 World Cup, Escobar’s error also cost him his life,  with the Colombian defender getting shot on his return to South America.  Although never proven, it is widely believed that Escobar was killed as  a result of some drug lords’ heavy gambling losses following Colombia’s  loss to the United States. The Colombian team were heavily  fancied going in to the tournament, but a 2-1 defeat to the host nation  meant they were to return home before the knockout stages. 28. Pig Head <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176514/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Luis  Figo’s move from Barcelona to arch-rivals Real Madrid in 2000 was not  received well by the Catalan faithful, who felt betrayed by their former  favourite player. After five years with Barcelona, Figo made his return  to the Nou Camp in 2002 and was met with a hostil reception from his  former supporters. The “El Classico” was delayed on several  occasions as Barcelona fans threw various objects on the pitch and when  the Portuguese winger attempted to take a corner, a pig’s head was  launched in his direction from the stands. 27. Diego Maradona’s Last World Cup Goal <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176515/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Somehow,  the overweight Diego Maradona managed to force his way into Argentina’s  squad ahead of the 1994 World Cup, becoming his country’s captain in  the process. The tournament would mark his final appearance on the  international stage, with the forward infamously failing a drug test  halfway through the World Cup. In his last ever game for  Argentina, however, Maradona scored superb goal and celebrated wildly in  front of a nearby camera. The image gives light to why the former World  Cup winner would be tested positive for ephedrine doping just a few  days later.  26. Justice for the 96 <img src="http://media2.ftbpro.com/post_image/image/1176516/file.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Ahead  of a renewed police investigation into the Hillsborough disaster in  late 2012, Liverpool’s arch-rivals, Everton, showed their support by  presenting a mascot of each Merseyside team with the numbers 9 and 6 on  their backs, ahead of the Toffees’ league game with Newcastle United. With  the “Justice for the 96” campaign in full swing, Everton proved that  some things in football transcend local rivalries in their active  participation in giving closure to the families of the 96 that were  killed in the Hillsborough disaster of 1989. </blockquote>

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