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Have you ever wondered which Footballer got the longest ban in the history of Football?

Certainly there are players who like to play football their own way. And it could be so wrong that the player can get himself banned for a very long time.

 

We now look at the players who got the longest ban in the history of Football .

 

#10. Luis Suarez racial abuse to Patrice Evra. (2012)

 

In a game where Liverpool played Manchester United, Patrice Evra heard something that he didn’t like from Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez was found guilty of abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra racially.

Number of games banned: 8 Games

 

#9. Paul Davies punch on Glenn Cockerill . (1988)

Paul Davies shocking moment arrived in 1988 when he punched Glenn Cockerill on the face. Davies didn’t get away from this incident and was banned.

Number of games banned: 9 Games

 

#8.Luis Suarez (2013)

It’s Luis Suarez again in our number 8 who wasn’t banned for Racial Abuse on players this time. But was banned for something the footballing world never expected to see.

He bit Chelsea’s Defender Branislav Ivanovich during a Football Match and was banned by the FA.

Number of games banned: 10 Games.

 

#7. David Prutton.

The Southampton Midfielder shoved the referee Alan Wiley during a match against Arsenal which not only got him a heavy ban but was also fined

£6,000.This moment still is the biggest banned served by a Premiership Player for an assault on the match officials.

Number of games banned: 10 Games.

 

#6. Paolo Di Canio. (1998)

The Italian had his moment of madness during his time in the Premier League. He Pushed the referee Paul Alcock during a football match which saw him get a heavy ban by the FA .

Number of games banned: 11 Games.

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#5 . Joey Barton (2012)

Joey Barton certainly hasn’t been known for his good conduct with players nor managers. But Barton’s violent conduct in the game against Manchester City saw him get a 12 games ban right away.

 

#4 Vinnie Jones (1992)

Vinnie Jones Given a six-month ban suspended for three years in November 1992 and fined a then record £20,000 by the FA for his commentary in a video glorifying football violence and dirty tricks.

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#3 Rio Ferdinand (2003)

The Manchester United and England Defender served a long ban for failing a drug test. The FA decided to ban him for 8 Months.

 

#2.Mark Bosnich (2003)

Goalkeeper Mark Bosnich’s cocaine test came out positive which wasn’t a good sign for the player. The Board had to take action for his drug taking habit.

Number of games banned: 9 Months

 

#1. Eric Cantona . (1995)

Eric Cantona’s wild moment occurred during a football match when he “Kung-Fu” kicked a supporter who was found to be abusing him. Though his action was justified but still the violence that carried during the incident made him get a straight 9 months ban.