We all remember Nigel de Jong's kung-fu kick over Xabi Alonso's chest in the 2010 World Cup. Well, in Uruguay, there was a very similar play last weekend but 10 times worse. So bad that the player fouled is in the hospital and could lose one of his kidneys.
No kidding.
Natanael Alves de Andrade never imagined filling in as a stretcher carrier during a Brazilian Serie B league game would make him some sort of viral sensation. And all because of a childish tantrum in which he entered the field, threw the stretcher to the ground, yelled at the ref and dropped an injured player before escaping to the dressing rooms.
Epic? Epic.
After watching its midfield get played off the park against Brighton and Brentford in successive weeks, Manchester United acted decisively by luring five-time Champions League winner Casemiro from Real Madrid for a transfer fee that could potentially rise to $82.4 million.
It's hard to say how things will turn out for Benjamín Agüero, considering he is just a 13-year-old kid. However, after seeing a couple of clips online, it is safe to say that the soccer DNA of his ancestors also runs through his blood and feet.
If you are wondering who his ancestors are, here is a gentle reminder: He is the son of Sergio Agüero and the grandson of Diego Maradona.
Yeah, talk to me about carrying weight over your shoulders.
A good boy doing a bad deed had a good ending after a bad day.
A pooch who pooped on the pitch during a Chilean Primera B match was recently reunited with his owner, who saw the viral moment and recognized his beagle who had recently gone missing.
Saturday’s match between Universidad de Concepción and Fernández Vial was interrupted in the 20th minute by a misplaced mutt who found his way onto the field at Ester Roa Rebolledo Stadium. The dog, later identified as Toby, ran all around the pitch, showing off his breakaway speed as none of the players could corral him.
A tres días de cumplir 41 años y con más de dos décadas de carrera profesional, Roque Santa Cruz anotó el gol de la semana y quizás del mes en Paraguay.
En el último duelo liguero contra Sol de América y el marcador empatado 1-1 en el minuto 80, Santa Cruz se mandó uno de los mejores goles que hemos visto este mes.
Dejó no a uno, no a dos, sino a tres defensores y al portero viendo pajaritos.
Four players and a staff member of Club Atlético Aldovisi lost their cars after so-called team fans decided to set them on fire. According to press and police reports, the supporters' actions came following a new defeat by the squad that is trying to avoid relegation from the Argentinian First Division.
Alexandra Pinell has set the internet ablaze with one of the most incredible and mind-boggling goals in recent memory.
Costa Rica is hosting the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, and the home side played its first match against a talented Australian team. Setting up a free-kick from some 40 yards out, no one in the stadium expected Pinell to shoot. And yet, filled with adrenaline and confidence, the Costa Rica captain stood over the ball and knew exactly what was about to happen.
OH. MY. GOLAZO!
It's almost been seven years to the day since Ronaldinho made his final professional appearance for Fluminense in the Brasileirão, meaning his "jogo bonito" spirit could've chosen a vessel for regeneration that's out there joyously working on their craft at this very moment.
We all have seen a good share of dogs interrupting soccer games around the world. The list includes breed dogs, stray dogs and even police dogs. Most of the time, the puppies come to the pitch to chase the ball or hang out with global icons.