Clubs control players for the duration of the contract, so it is not surprising that a club or coach asks a player not to do something, but some of the most famous coaches and clubs made headlines for preventing players from doing some simple things.
A report published by the “Sports Keeda” website reviewed a list of the strangest things banned or prohibited by football coaches and clubs.
Arsene Wenger prevents Flamini from cutting his shirt sleeves
Arsenal have a strange rule that all players must wear the same shirt chosen by the coach on match day, and this means that the decision to wear a long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt in the match is up to the coach, and Arsene Wenger has maintained this old tradition, but French player Mathieu Flamini He didn’t like it, the midfielder had a habit of cutting his shirt sleeves which was causing him problems with official Vic Akers, however Flamini continued to defy his coach.
Giovanni Trapattoni banned players from eating mushrooms
Giovanni Trapattoni was forbidding players from eating mushrooms, and admitted he was stunned when he saw Irish players eating mushrooms on match days. The next day they will have stomach problems.”
David Moyes Bans Potato Chips
Scots coach David Moyes banned players from eating low-fat potato chips, and the Scotsman was criticized for this strange ban by Rio Ferdinand in his autobiography; “We loved the chips, but Moyes came to say we couldn’t have the chips anymore,” he says in his book.
Speaking to Four Four Two, Moyes confirmed the ban, saying, “Yeah, I banned chips, it was because two players are overweight and I think chips are not healthy for their diet.”
Liverpool ban Bjornbee from snow sports
The father of Norwegian international Stig Inge Björnby was an expert in ski jumping and participated in the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics. Björnby inherited his love of the sport from his father.
Although he became a professional footballer, his passion for skateboarding did not disappear, but after signing with the Reds, the club did not want his new player to suffer any injuries caused by skating that would hinder his career with Liverpool, so the club included a clause in the player’s contract. It prevents him from doing any snow sports.
Werder Bremen ban players from tattooing
Aside from their skills on the field, tattoos also contribute to identifying modern footballers, David Beckham has tattoos that cover most parts of his body, and tattoos have become popular among many players.
However, Werder Bremen banned its players from getting tattoos. When Eliero Elia’s tattoo rotted and severe pain prevented him from wearing the shirt, the club decided to ban all of its players from getting tattoos.
Sir Alex Ferguson banned acrobatics and colored shoes
Disciplined, one of the factors that drove him to greatness at Old Trafford with Manchester United, Ferguson was also a tactician, someone who could push ordinary players up the ladder to stardom, and he was careful about what his players were allowed to do and what they could not do.
Therefore, it was not really surprising when Portuguese star Nani was prevented from a special way to celebrate goals, and coach Ferguson believed that that celebration could lead to a career-threatening injury to Nani if he fell on his head.
The second ban seemed a bit harsh. Manchester United’s junior players in 2010 were banned from wearing anything other than black while on contract with the club, and not many players were happy about it, but they didn’t have the courage to oppose Ferguson.
Paulo Di Canio banned everything
Paulo Di Canio played an important role in the success of Sunderland, however his idea of changing things off the field and trying to control everything was a bit strange, he banned things like cell phones, coffee, mayonnaise, ketchup and soft drinks, and also banned players from joking, gossiping and singing in the shower .
He did all of this to make sure the players were at their best, and even after he banned all that stuff, Di Canio had yet to find a reason for the players to rebel against him.
Pep Guardiola bans sports cars in training grounds
Guardiola was one of the most successful coaches in the Catalan club’s history, and his ability to inspire players has contributed to his unparalleled success. However, there have been instances where his awkward playing style and rules have caused a lot of outrage, with Guardiola banning players from driving their sports cars on their way to the training grounds.
Of course, this decision did not appeal to some players, especially Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who said that “this matter is ridiculous, and no one has the right to interfere in determining what kind of car he should drive.”
