
Pettiest reasons a footballer has refused to play RANKED: Ronaldo, Tevez, Ben Arfa…
EN 6 February 2026 at 16:25
This article is a ranked list discussing the most trivial or 'pettiest' reasons professional footballers have cited for refusing to play matches throughout their careers. Notable players featured in this compilation include Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Tevez, and Hatem Ben Arfa.
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Cristiano RonaldoCarlos TevezHatem Ben Arfa