World Cup 2018: 5 of the biggest flops at the mundial

France v Argentina: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
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#1 David de Gea

Spain v Russia: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
David de Gea - Not so safe hands!

David de Gea was widely touted as the best goalkeeper in the world following his extraordinary, inhuman performances for Manchester United in the English Premier League.

Fans, neutrals, even haters across the globe expected DDG to replicate that form in Russia, to leave everyone bewildered by his incredible saves.

Everyone will remember David de Gea for his performance in the FIFA World Cup 2018 - but for all the wrong reasons.

Spain started their campaign against Portugal and DDG made an inexcusable blooper, helping Ronaldo score his second.

David de Gea guarded Spain's goal in 4 games and made just 1 save! Awful, unfortunate tournament for DDG.

In the penalty-shootout against Russia, de Gea failed to make even one save.

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