Luis Figo: Figo and the most controversial transfer in history

Luis Figo is Portuguese former football player, also known as traitor in the history of football. His root of been called traitor is relationship between FC Barcelona and its rival Real Madrid, and transfer from Barcelona to Real Madrid is considered as taboo to this day. 

In 2000, the forbidden transfer was made with the world's highest transfer fee at that time. This transfer stunned Barcelona fans and still remains in the football history. Fans reactions like chants of 'Die, Figo,die' and throwing pig's head at him while he is playing show how controversial his transfer was. 

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After this controversy transfer, he became a part of the Galacticos. This term "Galacticos"was used to emphasize the greatness of signing superstar players and the construction of a world class team. He announced his retirement in 2009 and put an end to his career.