{"id":1117266,"date":"2020-11-24T15:30:17","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T15:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1117266"},"modified":"2020-11-27T12:51:45","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T12:51:45","slug":"memorable-ball-boy-moments-hazard-mourinho-guardiola","status":"publish","type":"cult-corner","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/cult-corner\/memorable-ball-boy-moments-hazard-mourinho-guardiola\/","title":{"rendered":"The most memorable ball-boy moments in modern football history"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all dreamed of being a ball boy during our childhood years.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The chance to have a front-row seat at your favourite stadium, watching your favourite players, and being able to touch the mythical matchday ball. Yes, please!<\/p>\n

For most, the fantasy remained just that. But for some, this pitchside pipe dream became more than just a passing thought.<\/p>\n

Indeed, we often forget about the ball boy; for the most part, he’s inconspicuous, passing game by game without a second glance — but he’s always there.<\/p>\n

But in recent years the ball boy has emerged from his slumber and started to take on a more prominent role. They are the unsung heroes of modern football. The ones who keep the game flowing. Some have even etched their names into club folklore and earned cult hero status.<\/p>\n

But who are they? Well, here are 10 memorable ball boy moments we will never forget.<\/p>\n

1. Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 Olympiacos (26\/11\/19)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Man of the match – the ballboy ?#UCL<\/a> reaction: https:\/\/t.co\/CCcwvwjAIN<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AKKYmr5YPM<\/a><\/p>\n

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 26, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n