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Barcelona’s David Villa Breaks His Leg (Video)

JamieD — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:02:59 +0000

Most soccer fans will probably tell you that they couldn’t care less about what happens at the FIFA Club World Cup, but that is about to change, as one of the world’s most dynamic strikers has suffered a broken leg during one of the tournament’s semi-final matches.

While chasing down a ball in the opposition’s box, Barcelona’s Spanish striker David Villa landed awkwardly on his left leg, fracturing his tibia in the process. The injury occurred late in the first half of Barca’s 4-0 semi-final romp over Qatar’s Al Sadd Club.

The injury is expected to keep Villa out of action for approximately six months, which means he will be sidelined for the remainder of Barcelona’s La Liga season, the UEFA Champions League, and probably next summer’s EURO 2012 tournament as well.

Here is a look at the play that could cost Barcelona and Spain dearly.

Hat Tip – [Dirty Tackle]

The Stat Line Of The Night – 06/24/09 – Tim Howard

JamieD — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:41:56 +0000

Total Pro Sports – It was another miracle pulled off by the USA men’s soccer team as they beat the world’s top ranked country, Spain. Not many people gave them a chance, but Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey provided the goals and Tim Howard did the rest.

One thing that makes the Spanish side so threatening is their precise offensive attack. Yesterday’s semi final match at the FIFA Confederations Cup was not much different, but the Americans countered with a goalie that was up to the challenge. Twenty-nine shots were fired in his direction, eight of which were on goal, but none got by Howard as he recorded the clean sheet and earned himself honors as “The Stat Line Of The Night” for Wednesday June 4th, 2009.

Stopping the likes of Fernando Torres and David Villa is not an easy task, but Howard was up for it. He also received some much needed help from his defense, who got their bodies in front of several potential shots on goal. The great team effort not only catipulted the USA into an unlikely final game, but it also ended Spain’s 15-game winning streak and 35 game unbeaten streak, both international records.

Iraq Goalie Mohammed Gassid Proves That Soccer Dives Never Get Old

JamieD — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:12:01 +0000

Total Pro Sports – After watching this video, I can’t help but think that the only thing move painful than a real soccer kick to the face is a fake one. It is one thing to fake being hurt when you are actually touched, but Iraq goalkeeper Mohammed Gassid looked to have been shot after feeling the draft of a nearby foot.

Many heard about the resilient effort put up by the Iraqi side against Euro Champions Spain yesterday in their Confederations Cup match, but what most missed was Gassid’s flop near the end of the first half. The game was tied 0-0 at that point and after a cross was delivered off a free kick, Spanish defender Sergio Ramos went to the net but quickly avoided Gassid after he grabbed the loose ball. Missing his head ever so slightly, the Iraqi keeper played along anyways.

Iraq would eventually lose 1-0 after a David Villa goal.

The sad display makes Gassid seem as though he has suffered the same fate as Oupa Ngulube (gruesome leg break), or Anthony Van Loo (horrifying heart attack). That’s what makes the whole thing so disturbing. Maybe seeing TO duke it out with supermodel Joanna Krupa has him looking for an acting role on television. And the Oscar goes to…