10 instances when footballers cried on the pitch

Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo at the end of the Euro 2012 final against Spain after losing 4-0Football being one of the most widely followed sports has its share of emotions during a game. Players shouldering expectations of millions of fans have a lot to deal with while playing on the pitch and there are occasions when players have shown their vulnerability to those emotional moments.Emotions during a competition can cover the spectrum from excitement and elation to frustration, anger, and disappointment. Here are a few instances when footballers cried on the pitch for various reasons. 

#10 Paul Gascoigne - England

England's Paul Gascoigne was booked for fouling Thomas Berthold in the 1990 World Cup semi-final against West Germany and the yellow card meant that Gascoigne would miss the final had England progressed. 

The Three Lions eventually crashed out of the semi-final of Italia 90 on penalties, but the game became more famous for Gascoigne’s tears after he was booked.