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Losing his temper: Cristiano Ronaldo threw multiple strops while at Manchester United

Video: Football's biggest tantrums and strops

Will Robson
17 Sep 2009


Following Wayne Rooney's visible displeasure at being substituted against Besiktas, where he trudged off the pitch, had an altercation with opposition fans and threw his boots down, we take a look at other memorable football strops.

William Gallas vs Birmingham 2008

After the final whistle went on Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Birmingham, the Gunners' captain let his feelings be known by sitting down on the pitch in a strop.

Mido 2006 African Cup of Nations

Egypt hitman Mido was fuming when he was substituted against Senegal.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Arsenal 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo had a tantrum when he was not awarded a freekick after what looked like a weak attempt at a dive by the player.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Manchester City 2009

This time Ronaldo's hysterics came as he was substituted.

Temuri Ketsbaia vs Bolton 1998

The Georgian was livid at not starting the game and used his goal celebration as an opportunity to let his feelings be known.

Eric Cantona vs Crystal Palace 1995

In what was arguably the most famous football outburst of all time, following his red card Eric Cantona lost his cool with an opposition fan and attacked him with a flying kick over the billboard.

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