5 Weird Incidents in Football that capture the imagination

4) Karl Powers – The Mystery Man

Renowned prankster Karl Power’s pulled off a huge stunt by appearing in a Manchester United team photo before a UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich in 2001. He managed to sneak in silently and stand besides Andy Cole in the team photo. His other commendable feats include beating Michael Schumacher to the winner’s podium at the 2002 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, performing the haka for the England Rugby team, walking onto the pitch during an England vs. Australia cricket match and playing a short game at Wimbledon before Tim Henman’s turn. Power’s luck at Old Trafford ran out though as Manchester United banned him for life after he invaded the pitch along with his accomplices in full kit and re-enacted Diego Forlán’s goal against Liverpool at Anfield earlier in the 2003 season.