MELTDOWNS TO HIT THE WORLD CUP

ENGLAND, 1970

Captain Bobby Moore was arrested after being accused of stealing a £600 bracelet from a hotel shop in Bogota, Colombia, on the eve of the finals in Mexico. Moore was held for four days, but never charged.

ARGENTINA, 1994

Diego Maradona was sent home from the finals after the first game, when traces of performance-enhancing stimulant ephedrine were revealed by a test. “They’ve (FIFA) cut my legs off,” he said.

BRAZIL, 1998 Ronaldo’s name was missing from the teamsheet ahead of the 1998 final against hosts France, but was soon dramatically updated with the 21-year-old reinstated. The Brazil talisman had suffered convulsions and been ruled out by manager Mario Zagallo, but the player was given medical clearance and insisted he should play.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND, 2002 A spectacular bust-up with manager Mick McCarthy over Ireland’s training facilities in Saipan saw Roy Keane sent home.

FRANCE, 2010 France boss Raymond Domenech was at the centre of a player revolt after striker Nicolas Anelka was sent packing.