Fifa World Cup: 16 yellow and 4 red cards used in the same match, players were eager to fight among themselves, Ronaldo also got hurt
There have been many exciting matches in the FIFA World Cup, but people still remember the match played between Portugal and Netherlands in 2006. This match is known as “Battle of Nuremberg” in football history. In this pre-quarterfinal match played in Nuremberg city of Germany on June 25, 2006, the tension between the players increased so much that the referee had to take out cards again and again. The situation became such that 16 yellow cards and 4 red cards were shown in the entire match. This is still a FIFA World Cup record.
The match started well and Portuguese player Maniche scored a goal in the 23rd minute to give his team a 1-0 lead. But after this the competition gradually became like a fight. Players of both the teams were making tough tackles on each other and many arguments and pushing were seen on the field. The biggest controversy occurred when Netherlands defender Khaled Boulahrouz made a strong tackle on Portugal’s young star Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo got injured in this tackle and he had to leave the match midway. At that time Ronaldo was only 21 years old and looked very upset while leaving the field.
It became difficult for the referee to handle the match
As the match progressed, the anger of the players increased. Referee Valentin Ivanov had to repeatedly warn the players. In the end, Portugal’s Costinha and Deco got red cards, while the Netherlands’ Khaled Boulahrouz and Giovanni Van Bronckhorst were also sent off the field.
Portugal won, but there was talk of a fight
Despite so many controversies, Portugal won the match 1-0 and reached the quarter-finals. However, even today people remember this match more for the fights on the field, record 16 yellow cards, 4 red cards and Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury than for Portugal’s victory. This match is considered one of the most heated and controversial matches in football history.
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