Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two of the most classy players to ever step foot on a football pitch. Between the two they have collected 12 Ballon d’Ors.
But genius does not guarantee success when it comes to equipping.
The “golden boot” is often on the other foot when dress sense is the name of the game. Here we tackle 10 of the worst goals in football’s own fashion.
No. 10 – Cristiano Ronaldo
He may be the greatest goalscorer of all time, but Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus legend Cristiano Ronaldo was guilty of a blatant glitch with a multicolored mess of a sweater when he first signed for United in 2003.
No 9-David Beckham
There was no escaping the media storm when the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star stepped out in a sarong during England’s 1998 World Cup campaign. But a matching double-leather combo in 1999 was a real stink. of Becks and his wife Victoria.
No. 8 – Lionel Messi
The Argentine’s career is full of glittering football awards. But while his dazzling skills have lit up the world’s courts, the brilliant red suit he wore to the 2014 Ballon d’Or award ceremony had us reaching for the shadows.
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No. 7 – Liverpool
Ah yes, the original and some would say still football’s best fashion miss: Liverpool’s white suits in the 1996 FA Cup final were a real underdog. Needless to say, they were beaten by Manchester United. A timeless classic.
No 6 – Hector Bellerin
Arsenal’s Spanish right-back, who spent last season on loan at Real Betis, got into a bit of a tactical mess in an outfit of bucket hat, fur-collared raincoat and striped strides at London Fashion Week in 2019.
No. 5 – Neymar
The Paris Saint-Germain star is the golden boy of Brazilian football. But the extravagant outfit of silk jacket, baggy shorts and dodgy hat worn by soccer’s record €222 million ($248.1 million) transfer was a world-class howl.
No 4 – Erling Haaland
Manchester City’s £51m ($63m) signing from Bayern Munich donned a garish suit that looked uncannily like it was in the red, white and black colors of his new club’s bitter rivals. , United. Is there something you’re not telling us, Erling?
No.3 – Tom Davies
It’s hard to guess what was going through the Everton midfielder’s mind when he woke up in the morning and thought a pointy purple dress, tie and shoes ensemble was a knockout for New York Fashion Week 2020.
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No 2 – Mario Balotelli
Why always him? The Italian has racked up a few hat-tricks in his time, but the former Inter Milan, Manchester City and AC Milan star outdid himself with this hilarious helmet. His 2010 “chicken” hat certainly ruffled some feathers.
Number 1 – Kalvin Phillips
The Leeds United and England midfielder is one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League and beyond, but his ‘Quaver’ boots were more likely to leave a bad taste than have fans hungry for more.
Updated: June 21, 2022, 9:50 am
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