1. Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal, 1984

Maradona's infamous "hand of god" goal against England in the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup is undeniably the most controversial goal in world cup history.

While his goal four minutes later would be voted FIFA's "Goal of the Century," his 51st minute header might be the century's most notorious given that Maradona clearly punched the ball into the net, missing his head completely. What could have been a red card instead helped propel Argentina past England and ultimately on to the World Cup title.

At the post-match press conference Maradona said the goal had been scored "a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God".