Ched Evans And The Most Controversial Transfers In Football History – Arsenal And Manchester United Deals Included

Luis Figo – Barcelona to Real Madrid – 2000

Moving between Spanish rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid would never have been accepted by the fans – even if Barcelona were to receive a then world-breaking transfer fee of £37m.

On his first return to the Nou Camp a pig’s head was famously thrown in Figo’s direction from the stands – although the Portuguese won’t have minded after going on to win the Ballon d’Or following the move that year.