There has been no such big event like that of the World Cup or the Olympics or anything that can mark this year to be a special one. Yet if we sit back and take a look at all the incidents related to sports we can say that it has been a year which is not at all devoid of some remarkable incidents that have created a buzz across the sporting world. There were controversies; there were eye-moistening departures of some great personalities; there were incidents that have left everyone across the world in a state of shock. Again there were occasions when we have felt like being blessed to witness those. So here comes the list of incidents that have made the headlines across the world in 2013.
10. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s goal by a scorpion-kick
Goals have been scored by many. But how many can score in the way Zlatan 
Ibrahimovic have done. Seems like no one. It was a weekend game and Paris Saint Germain was playing against Bastia. There was no such clear opportunity for Zlatan to put the ball in the back of the net. Everyone on the field had the same idea too. But Ibrahimovic had something different in his mind. An act of brilliance and the very next moment Mickael Laundrea, Bastia’s goalkeeper had no other option other than picking up the ball from the back of the net. The whole stadium along with all others who have glued themselves to the television were stunned. What Zlatan did was just flicking an aerial ball with the back of his heel while facing the goal. The ball just ballooned over the keeper into the back of the net. This goal which has been rated by the experts as one of the all time best takes the number 10 rank.
09. Gareth Bale’s record transfer fees
A world-record 85 million pound move for Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspurs to Real Madrid comes at number 9 in the list. Bale became the latest Galactico when the bid of Real Madrid was finally accepted by English club Tottenham Hotspurs after lot of dramatic incidents. This transfer move made sure that it overcame the previous record also held by Real Madrid when they signed Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.
08. Sachin Tendulkar’s Retirement
One man can make one nation smile. One man can make one nation cry. And when the 
nation is India that man is none other than Sachin Tendulkar. Date: November 16; Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai; Attendance: Close to houseful and millions on the television. One thing was common among all of them-tears in the eyes. Reason? Sachin Tendulkar had just finished playing his final test match. Not only in India, perhaps everyone who has come across the name Sachin Tendulkar had their eyes moistened when Sachin Tendulkar left the field for one final time in Indian outfit. The buzz created around the retirement of such a sporting personality thus comes at number 8.
07. Sir Alex Ferguson’s Retirement
The retirement of world’s one of the best managers in football comes next in the list of the top 10 events that has caught the attention of millions across the world. After being at the helm of Manchester United for more than 26 years, it was the time when Sir Alex thought that he had enough of all this and that it was the perfect time to call it a day. Manchester United will surely miss his presence on the side-lines in the days to come. And the whole world will miss a man who has never compromised anything over performance.
06. Vishwanathan Anand Dethroned
Finally it was time that the whole world could witness a new champion in chess. And the man who made it possible was Magnus Carlsen. After 6 long years Vishwanathan Anand was dethroned from the champion’s spot in chess. Magnus Carlsen, the 22-year old Norwegian, defeated the defending champion at his own backyard with the score reading 6.5-3.5 points after 10 of the 12 scheduled games. It might not be a happy one for the Indians but it brought a change in the world of chess as the master himself praised his opponent. Thus the win of Carlsen in the World Chess Championship comes at the number 6 position.
05. Sebastian Vettel winning F1 Grand Prix for the fourth time
Sebastian Vettel has been in the headlines for quite a few years now. And there is no exception this time as well. This prolific Formula 1 driver this year became the youngest guy in the world to seize the Drivers’ Championship for the fourth time, a feat that even legendary Michael Schumacher could not achieve at this age. So naturally the achievement of the youngster comes at number 5.
04. Sachin Tendulkar becoming the first player on the planet to play 200 tests
At number 4 comes the great man again. This time for reaching yet another milestone. When he took the field for one final time in Indian jersey, he became the first man in the planet to get the 200th test cap. It’s a great achievement and it’s a one that will elude players in future. It is a record set by Sachin that will stay for a long time, if not longer that we can imagine.
03. Oscar Pistorius murdering his Girlfriend on Valentine’s Day
Speaking of controversy, here comes one of the most controversial incidents of 2013. It was on February 14, Valentines Day-a day on which lovers across the world share sweet moments. Reeva Steenkamp also expected something similar from his boyfriend Oscar Pistorius. But celebrated sprinter Oscar had something different in his mind. And he gifted his girlfriend four shots from his gun into her body. Reeva was no more before the neighbours could come in. This ultimate shocking incident of murder by someone who has earned fame for his great runs on the fast lane thus comes in at number 3.
02. Andy Murray becoming the first British player to win the Wimbledon in 76 years after Fred Perry
The wait was over. The long wait for 76 years for a British Wimbledon Champion finally came to an end when Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic in the final of the Wimbledon 2013. He came close in the previous year but only to see Roger Federer snatching away the trophy. But this time nothing could stop him. 76 years after Fred Perry, Wimbledon got a champion from its native land.
01. Lance Armstrong’s confession
A ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ can change the life. And it was proved for one more time. Lance 
Armstrong who has been celebrated as one of the greatest sporting personalities across the world confessed in front of the media with a simple ‘YES’. In the famous Oprah Winfrey show, famous cyclist Lance Armstrong confessed that he had used performance-enhancing drugs from time to time in his career. It came as a shock to the world of sports. It was such an incident that made headlines across the world and is still a topic of discussion in the world of sports. It won’t be too wrong to say that it will remain as one of the most controversial incident in sports. Thus this confession comes out on top of the list of the most striking events in sports in the year 2013.
