Mason Mount has landed at Old Trafford, and United fans are absolutely buzzing with excitement!
But hey, there might be a teeny tiny risk lurking behind this move.
What if the number 7 shirt turns out to be a total nightmare for our dear Mason?
And If you think this is mere fiction, think again.
Leeds United's number 17 jersey was considered so unlucky by the club owner that it was retired
from use for a five-year stretch, from 2014 to 2019.
So,this got us pondering, and we couldn't resist giving you a sneak peek into the wild
and wacky world of Football's Cursed Jersey Numbers.
You see the legendary Number 7 shirt at Manchester United is a symbol of prestige and glory,
adorned by the likes of Beckham, Cantona, and Ronaldo.
Just hearing those names sends shivers down our spines.
But, after Ronaldo bid farewell and ventured to Madrid, that esteemed jersey seemed to
morph into a curse.
Take poor Di Maria, for instance.
The lad started off with a bang, but then, oh dear, someone attempted a daring break-in
at his humble abode.
Could it be the infamous Number 7 curse at play?
Who knows?
But what we do know is that Di Maria's on-field performances swiftly declined.
Micheal Owen, Memphis Depay, and especially Alexis Sanchez, had the misfortune of donning
that ill-fated shirt.
Their experiences?
Nothing short of a frightful nightmare.
The Number 7 seemed to toy with their hopes and dreams, leaving them in agony.
But then, amidst the despair, a glimmer of hope emerged.
Ronaldo decided to grace Old Trafford once more.
The collective thought was that this time, surely, the jinx would be shattered.
But even CR7 himself was not spared the merciless wrath of the Number 7 curse.
Oh, the shame!
The embarrassment!
It was as if the jersey itself took pleasure in taunting the great Ronaldo, leaving him
utterly humiliated before his departure from the club.
Now, this threat looms large over Mason Mount.
Elsewhere, behold Barcelona's kingdom of jersey numbers, where every digit tells a unique
tale.
However, there exists one number that stands out like a sore thumb: No. 7.
Once worn by illustrious figures like Luis Figo and Pep Guardiola, the legacy of this
number 7 jersey basked in well-deserved glory.
Alas, the departure of David Villa marked a turning point, unleashing a curse upon every
successor who wore this sacred garment.
First in line was Pedro, who, oddly enough, enjoyed his prime years sporting the number
17 jersey.
Philippe Coutinho followed suit, achieving a much better record with the number 14.
As for Antoine Griezmann, well, let's just say his stint as number 7 turned out to be
a disappointment.
And poor Arda Turan?
Oh, the cursed number ended his career.
And now, let us not even bring the subject of the current bearer of the number 7, Ousmane
Dembelle.
Oh, the injuries that have plagued him!
It would take us an entire night to list them all.
But Barca isn’t the only usual suspect.
The dressing room at Stamford Bridge is also cursed because of a single number: the number
9.
Gonzalo Higuain, Alvaro Morata, Radamel Falcao, and Fernando Torres all suffered miserable
failures while wearing the number.
But Enter Lukaku and Aubameyang, the latest contenders.
Lukaku, with his tally of 8 Premier League goals in the 2021-2022 season, fell just one
short of the number on his back.
And as for Auba, one can almost imagine the mischievous grin on the jersey itself as he
signed it, whispering, "Ah, my next victim."
Realistically speaking reports suggest that former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel confirmed
players avoided number 9, claiming it is cursed and being unwilling to touch it.
It appears that number 9 is a bad omen for other clubs as well.
AC Milan does it ring a bell?
Legends like Roberto Baggio, Patrick Kluivert, and George Weah have graced the pitch with
the number 9 on their backs, but the successors have fallen short.
Filippo Inzaghi was the last recognized striker to successfully carry the legacy.
Alexandre Pato tried his luck after Inzaghi's retirement but quickly lost his way, making
just four appearances as Milan's main man before being shipped off to Corinthians.
Mediocre players followed suit, donning the number 9 with underwhelming results.
Luis Adriano, Gianluca Lapadula, Mattia Destro, Alessandro Matri, and Krzysztof Piatek all
failed to leave a significant mark.
Even Torres and Higuain were unable to break the bad luck.
While some may argue that Giroud could potentially fare better or even break the number 9 curse,
it is undeniable that his performance falls far short of the past of those who once wore
that iconic digit.
Arsenal is also not immune to the number 9 curse.
The curse of the number 9 jersey at the Emirates Stadium traces its origins back to the arrival
of the wonderkid, Francis Jeffers.
He showed great promise at Everton but failed to deliver the same magic at Arsenal, managing
a mere 8 goals in 39 appearances.
Jeffers set a precedent that subsequent forwards struggled to overcome.
Brazilian striker Eduardo da Silva suffered a similar fate, as a career-threatening injury
prematurely halted his promising start.
Even Alexandre Lacazette failed to ignite the stage with his performances.
Lukas Podolski, the German sensation, came closest to breaking the curse.
Although he had his moments, Podolski couldn't quite live up to his immense potential.
The likes of Jose Antonio Reyes, Julio Baptista, Park Chu-young, and Lucas Perez also experienced
disappointing spells at the club after donning the number 9 jersey.
And now, we turn our attention to the current bearer, Gabriel Jesus.
Unfortunately, the Brazilian missed 15 games last season between December and March due
to knee surgery, further adding to the challenges faced by the number 9 curse at Arsenal.
But Jesus took the crisis to the national team as well.
See, after the departure of Ronaldo, it seems that number 9 is upset and doesn't want to
be friends with the others.
Pato, Luis Fabiano, and Gabriel Jesus are among the players who have struggled to make
an impact while wearing the number 9 shirt.
Additional names that have adorned this jersey include Vagner Love, Fred and Adriano.
While some fared better than others, none truly showcased exceptional performances.
Lastly, the cursed jerseys did not even spare France.
Number 4 shirt at Psg is considered as Avada Kedavra charm.
Ever since the departure of Claude Makelele in 2011, the number 4 shirt at PSG has become
a symbol to be avoided at all costs.
Thilo Kehrer, the German defender, experienced his fair share of troubles while donning this
cursed jersey.
Before Kehrer, there was Krychowiak, the Polish man who arrived as one of Unai Emery's first
signings in 2016.
He had been decent for Sevilla but upon his arrival in the French capital, it all fell
apart.
And Ramos's immediate stint at PSG didn't quite set the world ablaze, and now he has
bid adieu to the club.
Ah, the notorious number 4 strikes again.
As far as the French national team is concerned, the cursed jersey spell existed until the
footballing Gods sent Kylian Mbappe.
When we think of the iconic number 10 shirt, only two legends immediately come to mind:
Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane.
They were the true royalty, the kings of the game.
However, in an attempt to challenge their legacy, a few others dared to wear the number
10.
Alexander Lacazette, Karim Benzema, Sydney Govou, and Dimitri Payet, to name a few.
These brave souls sought to outshine the competition, but their efforts fell short.
In fact, Benzema got injured during the world cup training.
But one man managed to defy the odds.
Mbappe broke the curse scoring a hat trick in the final, making sure the legacy of the
number 10 prevails.
Most of you might still be thinking Nah it’s all superstition.
While we agree that hardwork and dedication matters, sometimes, just sometimes luck has
a share in our funny little world.
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