VIDEO: Revisiting Bosingwa’s Infamous Kung Fu Kick in the Notorious 2009 Liverpool-Chelsea Clash That Earned Him a Free Kick

In the game of soccer, where the margin of error is as thin as a paper cut, one decision can sway the tides of fortune. In a nostalgic trip back to the 2008/09 Premier League season, soccer enthusiasts have been stirred by the resurfaced clip featuring Chealsea’s defender Jose Bosingwa delivering a kung-fu kick!

However, in times when VAR didn’t exist, there were quite a lot of controversial decisions made. A page on X shared a clip of that particular instance, which has sent all soccer fans online into a frenzy.

When Liverpool wished VAR existed

It was a game against Liverpool, and Chelsea was battling for glory at the Anfield Stadium. They had already lost their star player, Frank Lampard, after a controversial send-off by referee Mike Reiley.

With a 1-0 lead going into stoppage time, substitute player Yossi Benayoun set out to kill time by taking the ball into the corner. Miffed with their time-wasting tactics, Bosingwa ran towards him and kicked him in the back as Didier Drogba tried to get the ball.

The move sent the entire crowd at Anfield into a fury and Reds’ skipper Steven Gerrard was not amused. But, fortunately for Bosingwa, the linesman Mo Matadar called for a free kick in favor of Chelsea.

He felt that Benayoun’s tactics were unfair and raised the flag. It was a decision that till today has people talking and in utter disbelief.

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Internet reacts to the throwback video

Speaking to the media after the game, Bosingwa apologized for his actions. “I apologise for what I did, and it was never my intention to hurt him,” said Bosingwa. “I know it was wrong and I apologise.”

The rules stated that they could take no action on decisions made by the officials during match time. The video of the highly controversial decision is doing rounds on social media once again and the internet could not stop talking about it. Here’s what they had to say.

Kevin said this was the Russian oil money at work.

Ajayi just couldn’t believe what they saw!

Paa said this is when soccer turned into kickboxing.

This user said that in today’s time, it was a clear red card, followed by a suspension.

The person here too called the move nothing but dirty.

The move was definitely met with a lot of criticism after the game. Moments like these strengthened the need for VAR and today, the game has completely changed. Despite the unfavorable call, Liverpool walked away with a 2-0 victory!

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