WARNING, GRAPHIC VIDEO FOOTAGE: A footballer’s foot was left hanging on by his sock after suffering a horrific injury that left his team-mates in horror
A footballer’s foot was left hanging on by his sock after suffering a horrific leg break that left his team-mate in horror.
Brazilian ace Romario da Silva sustained a shocking injury while playing in the Honduran Primera Division for FC Motagua against Olancho. The 36-year-old was tracking back to defend a counter-attack when he was the final defender left in a two-on-one situation.
Attempting to go shoulder to shoulder with the opposing striker as his team led 2-0 in the 55th minute, he seemingly took a wrong step on the pitch his studs became caught in the ground.
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Under the momentum of his falling opponent, Romario’s leg appeared to snap, leaving his foot gruesomely attached presumably only by his skin, or even just his football sock.
There was immediate panic among both sets of players on the field as medics were urgently called for. One of Romario’s team-mates cradled his head while others dropped to their knees and covered their face in horror.
After several minutes of treatment by physios and paramedics, Romario was stretchered away down the tunnel before the game resumed with both teams unsurprisingly shaken at the extent of one of the worst football injuries seen.
FOOTAGE OF THE INCIDENT BELOW. WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO
Replays of the incident were shown and the commentary team could be heard gasping and reacting in shock.
A video of the injury was posted on X, and fans took to the comments section to react, one user said: “One of the worst ankle injuries I’ve ever seen. Absolutely nasty.” A second added: “Lord above. Best wishes in recovery. Gonna be a long one that. Jesus wept.”
A third grimaced: “That injury from that tackle is f****** disgustingly unlucky unfair and frustrating for all involved. Jesus.” Another echoed: “Jesus, that’s the worst one I’ve ever seen, I hope he gets well soon and can return to the beautiful game.”
While a fifth added: “Brutal injury for this poor guy, get well soon.” A sixth wrote: “That’s a horrific injury. I hope that the trauma surgeons can help him regain a functioning foot. It’s a long road ahead for Romario – I wish him well.”
Romario has spent the vast majority of his career playing in Brazil, but he also featured in the Austrian Cup and second division for Red Bull Salzburg’s reserve team.