Just like the member of a mafia clan, teammates in a football team have a bro code: they can have affair with whatever women they want, but they should not mess with each other’s sister, wife or partner. Some players can’t hold true to their principles, if they have them in the first place. and, here, we bring 10 of such cases…
10. John Harkes
Back in 1998, US captain John Harkes was dropped by manager Steve Sampson. Harkes had allegedly been involved in an extramarital affair with Eric Wynalda’s wife. Needless to say, Eric Wynalda was devastated. He filed for divorce in 2003.
9. Christian Keller
Some people won’t change no matter what. Even if they are at fault, they will plead innocent. Christian Keller caused a rift in the Randers FC locker room after having an affair with teammate Jonas Borring’s wife.
Christian Keller claims that he has done nothing wrong, and he feels that he still has a future at the Danish club. Keller said that “he followed his feelings.” He could have bedded any women, but he went for his teammate’s wife instead. Most people preach loyalty, honor and integrity. Some other people, like Keller, don’t give a damn about anything.
8. Thibaut Courtois
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois know a thing or two about loyalty and the bro code. Back in 2014, news broke out that Courtois had had an affair with Belgian teammate Kevin De Bruyne’s girlfriend in 2012.
Apparently, De Bruyne had cheated on his girlfriend with her best friend. To get even, Caroline Lijnen, Kevin De Bruyne’s girlfriend at the time, decided to cheat on him with Thibaut Courtois. The duo seems to have buried the hatchet, but that might be a façade.
7. Mauro Icardi
You might have heard the saying ‘bros before hoes.’ Men should value his friends more than his girlfriend or wife, and under circumstance should they fight over a girl. Argentine striker Mauro Icardi knows nothing of bro code whatsoever. Maxi Lopez was married to Wanda Nara, and the couple had three children.
However, Mauro Icardi decided to mess with his teammate wive. The Inter Milan striker is now married to the Wanda Nara and has another kid with her. Maxi Lopez refuses to shake Icardi’s hand whenever there’s a clash between Torino and Inter Milan.
6. Jean Francois-Larios
People are frail and wicked by nature, there’s no getting around it. Jean Francois-Larios is a relatively unknown retired French footballer. He earned a place at Saint-Etienne in 1973, just at the age of 17. He scored 36 goals in 167 appearances, earning the nickname “Turbo” for his speed.
In 1982, things turned sour for Jean Francois-Larios. Apparently, he had had an affair with Michel Platini’s wife. Needless to say, Platini was absolutely furious and threatened to leave his national team. Larios was eventually dropped and his career suffered afterwards.
5. Jordan Ayew
Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew is another player who knows one thing or two about honor. The 24-year-old may be a decent player on the pitch, but he is an absolute dirtbag off the field. Last summer, a leaked tape on YouTube revealed Ayew had a four-year affair with Ghana teammate Afriyie Acquah’s wife, Amanda.
She admitted that she had been with Jordan Ayew for four years, not four days. Of course, sex scandals are nothing new in football. Some people know nothing of honor and morals, and Ayew is one of them.
4. Michael Ballack
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is yet another player who has slept with his teammate’s girlfriend. Back in 2007, Ballack was accused of having an affair with Germany teammate at the time, Christian Lell’s partner.
The former Hertha BSC defender had to say this about Michael Ballack: “Ballack enters into other people’s lives and ruins them without further thought.” Ballack was Germany’s captain at the time, and his ego got in the way. There is no excuse for what he did. It was a low act.
3. Mesut Ozil
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil might be one of the finest players in the game, but not everyone thinks highly of him. Sex scandals have been part of the parcel of the game, but the advent of various social media networks has made it easier to expose cheaters to the world.
Back in 2014, Christian Lell accused Mesut Ozil of being romantically involved with his ex-girlfriend. According to the German newspaper Bild, Ozil and Melanie Rickinger had exchanged messages over WhatsApp. Ozil made it to the headlines, but this time for the wrong reasons.
2. John Terry
English defender John Terry might be a hero for many Chelsea fans, but he also is one of the most hated men in the game. John Terry is not new to scandals, be it sexual, racial or gambling for that matter.
Back in 2010, he made into the headlines once again, this time for an affair he had had with then-teammate Wayne Bridge’s wife Vanessa Perroncel. Needless to say, Bridge was devastated and furious. He refused to speak to John Terry ever again. In turn, John Terry was stripped of the England armband. Talk about honor!
1. Paul Terry
Much like his younger brother, Paul Terry is another former player who has no sense of honor or loyalty whatsoever. While playing for Rushden & Diamonds, Paul Terry was accused of having an affair with then-teammate Dale Roberts’s wife. The goalkeeper was absolutely devastated.
Dale Roberts hanged himself in December 2010 at his home in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire. Paul Terry, on the other hand, is the man who best exemplifies betrayal and cowardice. John Terry has done a good job emulating his older brother.
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