Infamous football moments recreated by children

Beckham kicks Diego Simeone

Another moment from football's most infamous happened at the 1998 World Cup, in yet another charged encounter between Argentina and England. David Beckham, who was left out of the opening fixture that England lost and came back for the second that they won also played the third against the South American giants. In doing so, he came face-to-face with the current Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.

They were involved in an incident that would cause England fans to issue death-threats and burn effigies of their own player. It all started when Simeone brought down Beckham with a heavy tackle near the halfway line. As the referee approached the two, Beckham who was lying face down on the ground brought his right leg up kicking the Simeone. The Argentine went to ground despite the contact arguably being minimal.

The referee decided to send the future England captain off for his violent conduct. It would have far-reaching ramifications for the national team and the player as the team lost the game on penalties and then went out of the tournament. The public vilified Beckham for his irresponsibility, though he would go on to redeem himself later on in his career.

Keown’s reaction to Nistelrooy's penalty miss

Martin Keown's reaction to a Ruud Van Nistelrooy penalty miss at Old Trafford was an example of how not to be a sporting professional. In September 2003, when Arsenal visited Old Trafford, the score was tied 0-0 when United won a last minute penalty that would all but ensure a win for the Red Devils, but the Dutch striker missed from the spot.

Keown, whose challenge on Diego Forlan had gifted the penalty to Sir Alex Ferguson's side reacted by jumping up in the air and celebrating and screaming in Nistelrooy’s face. He even hit the Dutchman on the back of the head in the process but the striker wasn't provoked though his team-mates got involved.

Keown was suspended for 3 games and received a fine for his actions.