FOOLISH ACTS IN SPORTS HISTORY EVER

There have been many blunders in sports over the years, some of which have had major consequences for athletes and teams. Here are some examples of some of the biggest blunders in sports history:

Bill Buckner's error in the 1986 World Series - In Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner let a routine ground ball go through his legs, allowing the New York Mets to score the winning run. The error is often cited as one of the most famous blunders in baseball history and is still remembered by Red Sox fans today.

Zinedine Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final - In the final of the 2006 World Cup, French midfielder Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi after a verbal altercation. Zidane was sent off and France went on to lose the match in a penalty shootout.

Jean van de Velde's collapse at the 1999 British Open - In the final round of the 1999 British Open, French golfer Jean van de Velde had a three-shot lead going into the 18th hole. He proceeded to hit his ball into a creek, then into a bunker, and then into the rough before finally making a triple bogey. He lost the tournament in a playoff.

Andres Escobar's own goal at the 1994 World Cup - During the 1994 World Cup, Colombian defender Andres Escobar scored an own goal in a match against the United States. Colombia went on to lose the match and was eliminated from the tournament. A few weeks later, Escobar was murdered in Colombia, in what is widely believed to have been a revenge killing for his own goal.

Steve Smith's ball-tampering scandal in cricket - During a test match between Australia and South Africa in 2018, Australian cricket captain Steve Smith was caught on camera instructing a teammate to tamper with the ball to gain an advantage. Smith and his teammates were subsequently banned from cricket for several months, and the incident caused a major scandal in the sport.

These blunders serve as a reminder that even the best athletes can make mistakes, and that the pressure of competition can sometimes lead to poor decision-making