Best Tweets: 5 theories which explain Jerome Boateng’s moment of madness
What was Jerome Boateng thinking?
The Germany defender inexplicably handled inside the penalty area, gifting Italy a route back into their Euro 2016 quarter-final in Bordeaux.
Leonardo Bonucci stepped up from 12 yards to draw the Italians level at 1-1 – with the blame firmly laid at the door of Mr Boateng.
There were a few different theories to explain his moment of madness…
1) He was actually a ballerina
2) He was a wannabe movie star
3) He had basketball/volleyball aspirations
4) He was hoping to make the German diving squad for Rio
5) He had 'uncontrollable-limb syndrome'
The internet is a ruthless place...
Fortunately, it didn't matter too much as Germany edged a crazy penalty shootout to reach the last four.
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