This is my first post in year 2019 so I say New Year Family. You were one of the very reason I counted year 2018 as one of my most successful year.
Thank you @vlad the CEO
Thank you Scorum team
Thank you Scorum community and to my homies in Africa you guys rock. Thank you.

Year 2018 may have come and gone but the were some eye catching moments. 2018 produces many moments that make the world stand in a hall of disbelief. I will bring to you some jaw droping moments and a few of the biggest shocks of year 2018. But first I will share with you 2018 moments of controversies.

Let's take a stroll

Sergio Ramos handcuffed Mo'Salah

The UEFA Champions League finals in Kiev lived up to expectation as both teams had fit players to face each other. Mohamed Salah was the Reds superman as he had such an electrifying 2018 season.

The shocking moment came when Salah couldn't continue in the all anticipating final again after his left shoulder was injured after crashing will Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos. The reply clearly shows that Ramos hooked Salah by the arm before they tumbled down together. It was a devastating blow for Salah, the Reds and all football fans at large.

Salah walked off with tears in his eyes. They were weeping all over Egypt and the continent of Africa where he has become such a hero.

The injury paralyzed his Russia 2018 World Cup hope as every football lover frowned at Ramos action.

Now there was no chance to add to his tally of 44 goals this season.

After the champions league finals this action caused so much controversies around the world of sports as everybody came down to analyse from one angle or the other trying to figure out what was the intention of Ramos and why he was not given matching order by the referee and possibly the sanction that should be given to him.

Egyptian lawyer Bassem Wahba launched a $1 billion lawsuit against Ramos after there was speculation about whether Salah would be able to represent Egypt in last year World Cup.

It didn't stop there, over half a million people signed a petition calling for FIFA to punish Sergio Ramos for "intentionally hurting" Mo Salah.

Many fans say Salah could have won the champions league for Liverpool if he hadn't been injured all that he could have been fit to play for Egypt in the last year world cup after Egypt qualified for the first time in 28 years.

So should Ramos really be held responsible for Liverpool and Egypt results?

""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""”""""""""""""""""""""""""""""''""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

Carlos Ramos Overpowered Serena Williams

When you want to talk about one of the most controversial moment in tennis history you don't need to go far but just go down to the 2018 US Open Ladies finals between 20 year old Noami Osaka and 23 times grand slam winner Serena Williams where another Ramos pop up again.

Carlos Ramos the Portuguese official found himself in the centre of the storm while officiating in the US Open final as Serena Williams came all out for him and accused him of sexism.

Firstly, he warned Serena for communicating with her coach Patrick Mouratoglou via hand gestures

Secondly,a point was docked after she smashed her racket.

Lastly, she openly abused the umpire verbally and calling him a "liar" and a "thief" which went on for some times which caused the umpire to issue out a penalty of one game. Boom!

After the game umpire was escorted off the court after the game the 23 times grand slam winner used her post match press conference to suggest that men avoid such punishment for similar on-court behaviour.

Those decisions made by Carlos raised so many controversies around the world of tennis and beyond.

Even the tennis ruling bodies were divided as Carlos Ramos had the support of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), who said he acted with “professionalism

and integrity” while the United States Tennis Association and Women’s Tennis Association backed Serena Williams claims that she got an unfair treatment by the Portuguese.

What was your take?

""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""”""""""""""""""""""""""""""""''""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

Cristiano Ronaldo rape case

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the news throughout 2018 for several reasons like his impact in last year World Cup or leaving Real Madrid for Juventus after nine years and others but non of those hit the waves like his rape scandal case late in the year.

Ronaldo new home wasn't rosy at all as he struggles to find his feet in the Italian serie A. If that wasn't enough Ronaldo found himself in the middle of a storm as he was accused by Kathryn Mayorga US-based former model of rape in a Las Vegas hotel room far back 2009. CR7 denied all allegations and termed what happened between the dual as 'consensual'.

This case was very controversial as legal practitioners, celebrities, both football and Ronaldo's fans try taking a closer look at the videos that flooded the internet.

And few days later other ladies came out with other rape cases which then throw everyone off balance as Ronaldo "dirty past" came hurting.

Juventus lost 6% of their shares without five days for throwing their weight behind the striker as they praised Ronaldo for “professionalism and dedication”.

Nike and EA sports came out showing their concern about the accusations, which could have result in Ronaldo losing a greater part of his fortune. With American sportswear giants Nike having a lifetime deal that is worth about $1bn (£768m) with Ronaldo.

The funniest thing is that the news left us without even realizing it as we were over saturated with it.

""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""”""""""""""""""""""""""""""""''""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

Did I missed any controversial moment in year 2018???

Let have your take as you comment below. Thank you

@akudozen