Best Tweets: 5 theories which explain Jerome Boateng’s moment of madness

The Germany defender inexplicably handled inside the penalty area, gifting Italy a route back into their Euro 2016 quarter-final in Bordeaux.

Leonardo Bonucci stepped up from 12 yards to draw the Italians level at 1-1 – with the blame firmly laid at the door of Mr Boateng.

There were a few different theories to explain his moment of madness…

The internet is a ruthless place...

Fortunately, it didn't matter too much as Germany edged a crazy penalty shootout to reach the last four.