Top 5 hot-headed players football has ever seen

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Cantona carrying out his famous kung-fu kick

#3: Paolo Di Canio

Paolo Di Canio
Paolo Di Canio was one of the most short-tempered players of his age

Remember that fight with a young Frank Lampard over a penalty kick against Bradford? Paolo Di Canio spared no person who crossed his path, be it a friend or a foe.

Di Canio was no doubt an immensely passionate player on the pitch, but sometimes, it caused him to overreact in certain situations. Di Canio played as if he owned the world, let alone a football pitch.

Against Bradford, the Italian threw tantrums and asked to be subbed off after refusing to play due to disagreements with the referee.

A player who was nearly impossible to face when in rage, Di Canio also faced problems due to his temper during his managerial temper at Sunderland. The Italian faced a sack for his brutal criticism of Sunderland's players.

Recently, Paolo Di Canio fearlessly exposed a tattoo that supported Italian dictator Benito Mussolini while appearing as a Sky Sports pundit in a sleeveless shirt. Talk about being brave!

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