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Fifteen Years On, Yoav Ziv's Infamous Shoe Kick Incident Still Memorable
Fifteen years after an infamous incident, Israeli footballer Yoav Ziv's shoe-kicking red card against Stoke City in 2011 remains a memorable moment. Ziv accidentally struck a linesman with his shoe after losing it during a challenge, leading to his dismissal.
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What happened
- 01Yoav Ziv received a red card for accidentally kicking his shoe at a linesman during a 2011 match.
- 02The incident occurred during a Europa League game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Stoke City.
- 03International media widely covered the bizarre event, calling it comical and ridiculous.
- 04Ziv was suspended for three European games and one domestic match, and fined $7,500.
- 05The shoe-kicking incident became a lasting, memorable moment in Israeli football history.
The bizarre event garnered international media attention and resulted in a three-match UEFA ban, a one-match domestic suspension, and a $7,500 fine for Ziv.
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