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Hand of God
Sometimes even what refs don't do will get them in trouble. In the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup, Argentina and England were locked in a 0-0 tie early in the second half when one of sports' most memorable controversies arose. Argentina star Diego Maradona (pictured, left) charged after a misplayed ball that was floating in the air near the English net. Goalkeeper Peter Shilton -- eight inches taller than Maradona -- came out to play the ball. As the ball came down, Maradona jumped and knocked in a goal with his left hand that went unnoticed by the referees. Argentina took a 1-0 lead on the play that would soon be dubbed 'The Hand of God' goal and went on to win 2-1 on the way to its second World Cup title.
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