Controversial arbitrations, jersey thefts, deflated balls, halftime shows ruined. Here are the most memorable stories from the NFL Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl It is, without a doubt, the most important sporting event in the U.S. Year after year there are different situations that make that game remain in the memory of all fans. But nevertheless, there were seasons that were marked by scandals in the final of the National Football League (NFL).
When preparing the Super Bowl, the workers take very seriously their task of making the event as perfect as possible. However, there are moments that cannot be controlled and overshadow the true football show. Next, the five most remembered scandals.
The power outage that overshadowed the 2013 Super Bowl
Without a doubt, this event is among the most remembered by fans. Is about the final XLVII edition played at the New Orleans Superdome. The match was played by the Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers, and while everything was going normally on the field of play and the Ravens were winning 28-6, an unexpected power outage in third period changed things.
After a period of uncertainty, it was concluded that the problem had originated from a failure in the equipment operated by people who work in the stadium, because in the rest of the city the service continued to continue normally.
Tom Brady y el “Deflate-gate” del Super Bowl 2015
Despite being considered the best quarterback in the history of the NFL, Brady is not exempt from some controversies. The most remembered is the 2015 final where his New England Patriotis team faced Seattle Sehawks.
Prior to the long-awaited crossing, those in blue and white shouldThey played qualifying against the Indianapolis Colts, and it was at this point that they discovered that the Patriots had deflated the balls in the first half in order to make things easier for Tom.
Although the punishment was not high for Brady, he did have to be absent for four dates and pay an economic fine.
The gesture that angered Madonna at the Super Bowl halftime show
One of the most anticipated moments of the finals of the NFLIn addition to the game, it is knowing what the show will be like that will entertain the fans while the players rest. In the game of 2012Madonna along with Nicky Minaj were in charge of the show.
However, both were overshadowed by the action carried out by MIA, the singer who appeared as a partner: while “Give me all your lovin” was playing, I made himor fuck you to the public, generating an immediate scandal. Social media exploded around that time, and the The “Material girl” singer was upset that the focus was on that moment and not on her show.
The controversial arbitration in the Super Bowl
In the memory of many fans it is kept as the worst arbitration was in Super Bowl XL between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks. And it is that the party gave as beat the Steelers 21-10, and from that moment both the fans and the media assured that they were favored.
Altogether, the The Seahawks lost 161 penalty yards, taking into account the penalty yards (70) the team had advanced on the play (91).
Brady’s Super Bowl jersey theft
The Super Bowl LI edition is remembered for an unusual moment: Mexican journalist Mauricia Ortega stole the jersey that Tom Brady had worn in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Taking advantage of the festivities and the euphoriaa, the journalist managed to sneak into the locker room and take the valuable garment. However, the plan did not go as he wanted: the security cameras captured the moment from his entry to his escape.
This situation caused involve the judicial systems of Mexico and the United States, and when i finally knowWhen they raided Ortega’s house, they found not only the jersey (which Brady decided not to report), but also some shoes and helmet belonging to Von Miller, of the Denver Broncos.
