15 moments in football that make you feel old

In football, sometimes there is so much going on that it is easy to lose track of time. So freshly imprinted are they in our minds that moments which took place years ago seem like they happened only yesterday.

On that note, we bring you 15 moments in football that will make you feel old and question Father Time himself.

15) Zidane’s headbutt on Materazzi happened 8 years ago.

Remember Zinedine Zidane’s one moment of madness in an otherwise exemplary World Cup? Of course you do, it is one of the most iconic moments in football.

Well, that happened 8 years ago.

In fact, even the statue that was erected in honour of Zidane’s legendary show of passion is almost 2 years old.

14) Wayne Rooney’s sending off against Portugal was also 8 years ago.

It’s been 8 years since Rooney “accidentally stomped” on Carvalho’s privates and received a straight red in England’s quarterfinal match against Portugal.

Rumour has it Carvalho’s unmentionables are still carrying the stud marks from Rooney’s boot.

13) FACT – That night in Istanbul happened 9 years ago.