Sports people are a special breed. They enjoy an exalted status in the modern society, and footballers have a wider base than most. Given the global popularity of the game, there is no doubt that most footballers are beloved by fans.
The usage of ‘most’ is deliberate, as there are players who are not…much loved. They are the ones who stand out from the crowd, often due to their words or actions. Indeed, the term “hate” is not thrown around lightly in football.
Players really have to be problematic and irritating over years in order to earn this moniker. FootTheBall presents the top 10 most hated footballers of all time.
Diego Costa
The big, burly striker was a constant menace for opposing defenders. The main problem with Diego Costa was his unnecessary roughness towards players. There is also the issue of a confrontational attitude, and trouble with training regimes.
Diego Costa has been suspended for three matches after violent conduct charge found proven http://t.co/DEYRqwIC9D pic.twitter.com/TgDDP3A32f
— England Football (@EnglandFootball) September 22, 2015
Nobody much liked, even more so after his spell with Chelsea. He clashed with opponents, and deliberately stoked the fires of a fight many times.
Ashley Cole
When you are termed “Cashley Cole,” there’s not much else to say. However, there actually is when it comes to the former England defender. Cole made headlines when he left Arsenal for Chelsea due to the huge wages on offer.
Ashley Cole said he saw the winning culture Arsenal “falling apart” Do you agree?#Arsenal #AFC #AFTV #AshleyCole pic.twitter.com/9zb6qWxB5x
— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) May 24, 2020
Moreover, he was often getting into trouble with the law over speeding offences and being cranky at police officers.
Cole was also famous for his infidelity, despite having a love interest in Cheryl Cole. All of this points to a player whose character was in doubt, but talent was not.
Steffan Effenburg
The German midfielder was force of nature for Bayern Munich in the late 90s. However, Effenburg had an odd habit of calling opposing players names before matches. Moreover, he also had an extra marital affair which was a scandal in Germany.
Stefan Effenberg responds to suggestions that he is unworthy of spot in top 10 Bayern player list. #effe #stinkefinger #freundedersonne #tiger https://t.co/HymraAWAXI pic.twitter.com/PAihGPaBnP
— Mark Lovell (@LovellLowdown)…
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