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Wake Up Call: Soccer celebrations gone wrong

Mar 23, 2011, 9:00 AM EDT

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Here we have the unfortunate Rafa Casanova, whose only crime was scoring a goal for his Spanish fourth division Racing Club de Ferrol squad (video following the jump). In the ensuing group hug celebration, Rafa’s teammate accidentally smacks him in the eye, sending Rafa to the turf. From which he was later hauled off on a stretcher. Oh soccer, how can we not love you?

Sad, really. Poor dope.

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ABOUT LAST NIGHT

Headline of the day so far

  • “Let me get this right. When black men call each other “Uncle Toms” and “bitches” for no good reason and the financial benefit of ESPN, it’s admirable candor? When Don Imus calls black women “nappy-headed hos” for no good reason and the financial benefit of a radio station, it’s a crime against humanity and a fireable offense? OK.”

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TODAY IN MARK TRAIL

Another great shot from the armpit cam …