Athletic Attire Gone Wrong: The Most Jaw-Dropping Moments In Sports History

Published on 09/07/2023
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An Incident That Will Live In Infamy

If you’re unfamiliar with this picture, it shows soccer player Paul Scholes sprawled on the field following an attempted slide tackle. The majority of people are probably very familiar with this picture. Even though it occurred in the 1990s, the majority of soccer fans are still somewhat familiar with the image. Scholes doesn’t seem to have realized that something was sticking out of his shorts in the picture.

An Incident That Will Live In Infamy

An Incident That Will Live In Infamy

But we bet he wishes he could get this one back. Nevertheless, he is now a very prosperous coach and owner, so it didn’t actually have a big impact on his career.

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Putting Your Best Foot Forward During Tryouts

Chris Jones was competing in the 40-yard sprint at the NFL Combine when he unexpectedly offered NFL scouts and spectators a little more than they had anticipated. He dropped to the ground and scurried for cover after winning the race, but the harm had already been done. For those who are unfamiliar, the combine is essentially a test for prospective players hoping to be selected in the NFL draft.

Giving It All During Try Outs

Putting Your Best Foot Forward During Tryouts

It’s critical that you perform well because your performance will determine whether or not your contract will ultimately be worth millions of dollars. Fortunately for Jones, despite the mistake, he still managed to score nicely.

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