Every Game has its aura, and so does football. Just like in every game you tend to get the better of the opposition in every aspect of the game. But in some cases, the matters get a bit ugly. We are all aware of the popular quote that says “Revenge is a dish that is best when served cold.” It is also said that revenge for someone is best when the revenge brings happiness to someone. Just like that revenge is also a part of every game and football is no such exception. There are times when the revenge celebrations are the sole focus of the game rather than the game itself. Revenge after scoring a goal or winning a match is something that is seen quite often and something that will not fade very soon.

So, here is the list of the few of the best revenge in football.

1.Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo

It is a rivalry that deserves no such introduction. Anyone who watches football knows what stage these two great people share. This revenge dates back in 2017 when in the El-Classico Lionel Messi took off his shirt and showed it off to the fans after scoring the winning goal in the league match. Ronaldo didn’t forget it and in August 2017 he did the same in front of the fans, much to their hatred. Ronaldo won the match and also the cup, giving the revenge an even better taste.

2. Neymar vs Erling Haaland

This happened in the 2019-20 Champions League round of 16 when Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund scored twice in the first leg to hand the team a 2-1 victory against PSG. He celebrated both of his goals in his “calm” celebration and even said that Paris was his city. While the second leg took place, PSG overturned this result and the whole team celebrated in the same way especially Neymar, and saying that Paris is their city, not his.

3. Diego Simeone vs Cristiano Ronaldo

Everybody knows Cristiano Ronaldo as Mr.UCL and he never fails to deliver on the big stage. He was an old-time nemesis of Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid having knocked them out of the tournament on multiple occasions. In the 2018-19 Champions League, Diego Simeone’s side won 2-0 against a Ronaldo led Juventus and did a typical celebration to annoy them. On the return leg, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick that won Juventus the tie and he capped it off by imitating the celebration along with the fact that his team has won.

4. Mario Baloteli and Roman Weidenfeller

When there is talk of revenge and Mario Balotelli names don’t pop up, it would be a no-brainer. During a match in 2010 roman Weidenfeller taunted Mario Balotelli signaling he would miss the penalty and said pieces of stuff to distract him. It came of no use as he coolly dispatched the Penalty and mimicked like to stop talking as it didn’t matter to him.

5. Luis Suarez vs Patrice Evra

In 2011, in a match between Manchester United and Liverpool, before the match, Luis Suarez didn’t shake hands with Patrice Evra signaling a rivalry that occurred when it was said that Suarez used racist comments against Evra. Evra played beautifully in the match and United won the match. Evra went in front of Suarez and celebrated as if he knew no bounds.

6. Julio Ceaser vs Zlatan Ibrahimovic

 In the derby between Inter Milan and Ac Milan of 6 May 2012, Milan was awarded a generous penalty on the primary half final. Inter have the Dream catcher on goal, except for the occasion the Brazilian goalkeeper also decides to travel and say two words to Ibra, his great companion at the time of Pinetina. Ibrahimovic scored the penalty suggesting whatever he said didn’t matter to him.

7. Ruud Van Nisterlooy vs Antoni Lima Solo

It happened in 2006 when sola made the Dutch striker a bit off the pace when he kept commenting on him. The Dutch bomber misses a penalty kick and therefore the opposing player thinks he’s mocking him ahead of everyone. the previous Manchester United striker doesn’t take it all right but stands behind.  He after then calmly scores a goal and went in front of Solo to celebrate as they won the match.

8. Nuri Sahin vs Lukas Podolski

Here too you have got to require a step back in time. Nuri Sahin is one amongst the pillars of Borussia’s midfield, while Lukas Podolski is that the rising star of a league revelation Cologne. The 2 seek one another throughout the sport, more or less lawfully. Some forbidden blows between the 2 warm the hearts and Lukas mimic the gesture of “3 to 0” in Sahin. It was of the emphatic victory Germany recorded over Turkey. he Turkish player, however, will have the chance to create up for some minutes later, not only scoring the goal of the advantage of Borussia Dortmund but visiting slip and cheer right under Podolski’s feet.

9. Jose Mourinho vs Juventus

Jose Mourinho is one of the most animated figures and one of the best coaches across the globe. He is known for his bluntness and rigid way of taking things. In 2018, when his side Manchester United went to play against Juventus the whole stadium started booing for Mourinho for his dull and defensive tactics. The tables turned when United scored 2 goals after being a goal down. They eventually won the match and Mourinho could be seen mocking the Juve fans.

10. Luyvin Kurzawa vs Sweden U-21 team

This happened in the 2015 U-21 European championships when Luyvin Kurzawa celebrated his goal and mocked the Swedish Players. This would not bode well as the Swedish team replied soon and won the match. The whole Swedish team imitated kurzawa as his team lost the match. Maybe kurzawa celebrated a bit early!.

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