Game Changers: 18 Most Controversial Referee Calls that Altered the Course of Battle

In the world of competitive sports, referees hold a position of great responsibility. Their decisions can make or break a game, and in some instances, even change the course of sports history.

Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" (1986

The 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England is remembered for one of the most controversial goals in football history. Diego Maradona punched the ball into the net, a clear violation of the rules.