1) Robbie Fowler's "Snorting the Line" Celebration
Description: In 1999, Liverpool's Robbie Fowler celebrated a goal by pretending to snort the white goal line, mocking rumors of his alleged drug use. The provocative act resulted in a four-match ban and a heavy fine from the FA.
2) Kei Kamara's "Twerking" Celebration
Description: During an MLS match in 2019, Kei Kamara celebrated by twerking, which was deemed inappropriate by the league. The celebration led to a fine for "unsporting behavior," though no formal ban was issued.
3) Cristiano Ronaldo's "Crotch Grab" Gesture
Description: In a heated 2019 Champions League match against Atlético Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo mimicked manager Diego Simeone's crotch-grabbing gesture, which had been used in a previous match. Ronaldo was fined for the act but avoided a ban.
4) Giorgos Katidis' Nazi Salute
Description: AEK Athens' Giorgos Katidis shocked fans in 2013 by performing a Nazi salute after scoring a goal. The offensive gesture led to a lifetime ban from representing Greece at the international level and significant backlash.
5) Paolo Di Canio's Fascist Salute
Description: In 2005, Paolo Di Canio, then playing for Lazio, celebrated a goal by giving a fascist salute, a gesture associated with Italy's far-right history. This action earned him a one-match ban and a fine, reigniting debates over politics in sports.
6) Nicolas Anelka's "Quenelle" Gesture
Description: In 2013, West Bromwich Albion's Nicolas Anelka performed the "quenelle," a gesture considered by many as anti-Semitic. Anelka was handed a five-match ban and fined by the FA for the controversial act.
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