2018: Top memorable and iconic football moments.

AS Roma v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg Two
AS Roma v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg Two

#4 Implementation of Video Assistant Referee(VAR) at the World Cup

For the first time in the history of the World Cup, FIFA decided to implement the Video Assistant Referee in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

It had a lot of direct influence on the results as the number of penalties awarded skyrocketed.

Thanks to the Video Assistant Referee(VAR), a record number of 29 penalties were awarded. Out of the 29 spot kicks awarded, 22 were converted into goals.

#5 Historic Champions League 2018 campaign

Real Madrid Celebrate After Victory In The Champions League Final Against Liverpool
Real Madrid Celebrate After Victory In The Champions League Final Against Liverpool

Real Madrid defeated Liverpool by 3-1 in the Champions League final 2018 to become the first and the only team in the Champions League era to win the title three times in the row. They also became the first team to win three back-to-back titles since Bayern Munich defeated Saint-Étienne in the 1976 European Cup Final.

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