Controversial: Harald Schumacher's Assault on Patrick Battiston in 1982

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In summary, Harald Schumacher's assault on Patrick Battiston during the 1982 FIFA World Cup semi-final between West Germany and France remains one of football's most controversial moments. Schumacher, the German goalkeeper, collided violently with Battiston, resulting in serious injuries to the French player, including a knocked-out tooth and a concussion. Despite the severity of the incident, the referee did not award a foul, leading to widespread outrage and debates over the decision. This event not only affected the match's outcome but also sparked discussions about player safety and officiating standards in football.
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What I remember is the iconic photograph of England's world-cup-winning side of 1966, where Charlton didn't look joyful or triumphant, but rather haggard - as if the two hours of the final had been a gruelling experience. Bobby Charlton, for those who don't know, is in the foreground on the right.

(Sir) Geoff Hurst, standing in the left middle, is the only one still alive now.

The captain holding the trophy, Bobby Moore, died of cancer aged only 51.

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PeroK said:
What I remember is the iconic photograph of England's world-cup-winning side of 1966, where Charlton didn't look joyful or triumphant, but rather haggard - as if the two hours of the final had been a gruelling experience. Bobby Charlton, for those who don't know, is in the foreground on the right.

(Sir) Geoff Hurst, standing in the left middle, is the only one still alive now.

The captain holding the trophy, Bobby Moore, died of cancer aged only 51.

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Yes he looks spent exhausted. He was so special but humble as well. After Munich he thought he was chosen to play for England in 58 because of sympathy.

You cannot get more British than Pathe news and this shows some of his skills.
 
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Different styles, this guy could do anything.

 
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He was a fantastic player but a gentleman too. If you were born in the the UK in the 1960s you were brought up with him, synonymous with talent and success.

He achieved everything as a player domestic and international.

RIP Bobby.

https://amp.theguardian.com/footbal...r-bobby-charlton-dies-aged-86-latest-tributes
Not only in the UK. I, too, recognized his name the moment I saw this thread. However, you know, I will not mention the war goal.
 
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fresh_42 said:
Not only in the UK. I, too, recognized his name the moment I saw this thread. However, you know, I will not mention the war goal.
You repaid us in 1990 and 1996 I think!
 
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It's a bit of a trauma. We even have a specific word for it! And a Wikipedia page:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wembley-Tor
VAR should eradicate the vast majority of those type of issues today.
Take comfort in the fact that your record in the world cup is second only to Brazil.
I still watch the 2014 match now and again, every Brit I know (I know a few) wanted Germany to win.
 
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pinball1970 said:
We should have a page for England penalty shootouts.
At least an entire paragraph on our site was dedicated to it:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfmeterschießen#Geschichte
Als sprichwörtlich erfolglose Mannschaft im Elfmeterschießen gilt die englische Nationalmannschaft. Sie musste von 1990 bis 2021 bei Welt- und Europameisterschaften neunmal zum Elfmeterschießen antreten und verlor dabei siebenmal (WM-Halbfinale 1990 und EM-Halbfinale 1996 jeweils gegen Deutschland, WM-Achtelfinale 1998 gegen Argentinien, EM-Viertelfinale 2004 und WM-Viertelfinale 2006 jeweils gegen Portugal und EM-Viertelfinale 2012 und EM-Finale 2021 gegen Italien). Siege im Elfmeterschießen gelangen ihr im Viertelfinale der Europameisterschaft 1996 gegen Spanien im eigenen Land und bei der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2018 in Russland im Achtelfinale gegen Kolumbien. Die Negativ-Serie wird von englischen Fans und Medien geflissentlich verfolgt. So auch, als England im Halbfinale der U-21-EM 2017 im Elfmeterschießen ausschied. Der Evening Standard meldete: „It was an all too familiar story …“ („Es war eine nur zu bekannte Geschichte …“), während der Sieg bei der WM 2018 entsprechend gefeiert wurde.
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The English national team is considered to be the proverbial unsuccessful team in penalty shootouts. From 1990 to 2021, she had to go to penalty shoot-outs nine times at World and European Championships and lost seven times (the 1990 World Cup semi-finals and the 1996 European Championship semi-finals each against Germany, the 1998 World Cup round of 16 against Argentina, the 2004 European Championship quarter-finals and the 2006 World Cup quarter-finals each against Portugal and the 2012 European Championship quarter-finals and the 2021 European Championship finals against Italy). She won on penalties in the quarter-finals of the 1996 European Championship against Spain in her own country and at the 2018 World Cup in Russia in the round of 16 against Colombia. The negative series is being followed diligently by English fans and the media. This was also the case when England were eliminated on penalties in the semi-finals of the 2017 U-21 European Championship. The Evening Standard reported: “It was an all too familiar story…” while the 2018 World Cup victory was celebrated accordingly.
 
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It's a bit of a trauma. We even have a specific word for it! And a Wikipedia page:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wembley-Tor
What word do you use for Harald Schumacher's (unpunished) assault on Patrick Battiston in 1982?
 
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At least an entire paragraph on our site was dedicated to it:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfmeterschießen#Geschichte

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I remember all of them. Finals are meaningless if you do not win and England do not win, not in my life time. Sorry (Sir Bobby) I am not de-railing my own thread but if you want to be considered a success you have to produce results.
Btw, Nobby Styles is the 5 foot 6 toothless guy on the far left of the picture.
Manc lad, fearless, hard as nails. A winner, needs a mention.
 
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PeroK said:
What word do you use for Harald Schumacher's (unpunished) assault on Patrick Battiston in 1982?
That was not good. Germany have won fairly and in style since then though yes? (He says trying to avoid some sort of clash of the Titans)
 
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What word do you use for Harald Schumacher's (unpunished) assault on Patrick Battiston in 1982?
Really? Do you want to go that low? Not that I do not have weapons for such a fight, but that is way too stupid. Once again, an Englishman (I censored the word I really thought of) who is confirming my prejudice that you can only talk and celebrate with Scottsmen about football.

Since there are no Scottsmen here I am out.
 

FAQ: Controversial: Harald Schumacher's Assault on Patrick Battiston in 1982

What happened during the incident between Harald Schumacher and Patrick Battiston in the 1982 World Cup?

During the 1982 FIFA World Cup semi-final between West Germany and France, German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher collided violently with French defender Patrick Battiston. Battiston had broken through the German defense and was attempting to score when Schumacher charged out of his goal and leapt into the air, striking Battiston in the face with his hip. Battiston was knocked unconscious, lost two teeth, and suffered a damaged vertebra.

Was Harald Schumacher penalized for his action against Patrick Battiston?

No, Harald Schumacher was not penalized for the incident. The referee did not call a foul, and Schumacher faced no immediate consequences during the match. This decision remains highly controversial, as many believed that Schumacher should have been sent off or at least penalized for his aggressive action.

What were the immediate and long-term effects on Patrick Battiston after the collision?

Immediately after the collision, Patrick Battiston was knocked unconscious and had to be carried off the field on a stretcher. He lost two teeth, suffered a damaged vertebra, and was hospitalized. Although he eventually recovered and continued his football career, the incident had a lasting impact on his health and is often cited as one of the most violent moments in World Cup history.

How did the public and media react to the incident between Schumacher and Battiston?

The incident provoked widespread outrage and condemnation, particularly in France. The French media labeled Schumacher as a villain, and the incident was heavily criticized internationally. Many football fans and analysts argued that the referee's decision not to penalize Schumacher was a grave mistake. The controversy added to the tension and rivalry between the two teams.

Has Harald Schumacher ever apologized for his actions during the 1982 World Cup match?

Harald Schumacher initially showed little remorse for the incident, which further fueled the controversy. However, years later, he expressed regret and apologized to Patrick Battiston. Despite this, the incident remains a significant and contentious moment in World Cup history, often cited in discussions about fair play and sportsmanship in football.

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