Latin America is notoriously sketchy. Drug cartels, a history of government issued killings, and early international soccer retirements highlight the terrifying nature of the continent. When it comes to fútbol, the passion and utter insanity are not exempt.
Chile is at the top of the South American football hierarchy at the moment with the last two Copa America trophies in their trophy case, but that doesn’t exempt them from moments of madness.
This past weekend, a goalkeeper in the Chilean third division attempted to decapitate an opposing player by using his foot. Lucky for his opponent, he was unsuccessful.
But take a look at the intent of the goalkeeper in this video.
This homie was trying to play a sixty-yard ball using the head of his opponent; that is some sacrificial Mayan ball game type shit.
The game was being played in the Chilean third division which can’t be better than a Sunday League game – with occasionally the club paying for beers following the match.
Here are 5 wrestlers that could make the switch to soccer:
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GK – The Big Show
CB – John Cena
"You can't see me" may be his trademark in the WWE, but on a football pitch he'd be nothing short of a tank. The 15-time world champion is a winner by nature, and he'd be the ideal captain; a centre-back who gets stuck in and doesn't give strikers a moments peace.
If his promos in the wrestling business are anything to go by, he'd also give a pretty damn inspiring half-time team talk if his side were 1-0 down in a cup final. The manager doesn't even need to be there - just let 'Big Match John' do all the work.
He'd never get a yellow or red card either. One of his mantras is "Rise Above Hate", so there's going to be nothing but clean challenges from the commanding defender.
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CM – Rhyno
Sweet jesus nobody is going to mess with Rhyno. In the middle of the park he would run down anyone who thinks they can move the ball around, completely halting any momentum they have. Sure, there would be the occasional sending off to contend with, but it'd be worth it for the message he'd send. Think of a bigger, meaner Vinnie Jones.
The hardcore legend is a current WWE Tag Team Champion and is also standing for election in his home state of Michigan, showing that he's got the brains aswell as the brawn.
Any team that discovers they're playing against Rhyno will soon find their best players feigning injury in order to avoid the god awful fate of a two footed challenge from the big man. He'd be the definition of effective.
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RW – Neville
An Englishman by nature, Neville is already familiar with the beautiful game as he's an avid supporter of Newcastle United - but we won't hold that against him.
The 30-year-old's quick feet and strength on the ball would make him a nightmare for defences to deal with, and if he endures a tough tackle or two he can more than handle himself in a scrap.
Whether or not he can actually whip a decent cross into the box is a different matter entirely, so long as he goes down dramatically and wins a free-kick all is well.
With so much potential he'd probably end up being one of those players who moves from club-to-club like a mad man, but he sure would be a fun little player to watch - we use the term little very loosely.
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ST – Kalisto
The former United States champion would more than likely fall into the Javier Hernandez mould if he ever transitioned into the world of football. He's small, irritating and he'd generally just get in the way.
There's no shame in being a poacher when you're an international striker, and Kalisto would fill that role nicely. You'd think the danger has been cleared and then he'd pop up at the back post with a tap in from two yards out.
The back four would often try to hack him down in order to stop him, but they'd fail miserably as he comes and goes at the speed of light. To your own side he would be a hero, but to others he'd be your worst nightmares.
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From the video, we really can’t see what the reason was for the attempted ‘Hulk’ smash, but there doesn’t seem like much. There is a little contact on the goalkeeper following what looked like some sort of set piece into the box, but the ‘keeper reacts as if John Terry had just shagged his wife.
The reaction was violent, unnecessary, and jail-worthy as the goalkeeper received his red card and was subsequently taken to spend a night in a cell. Granted, a kick like that would put the goalkeeper in good graces with fellow inmates as he would appear to be a badass.
At least he wouldn’t have to worry about dropping the soap.
For his actions, the goalkeeper will be suspended for four years by the governing body of the Chilean third division, but knowing a little about Latin American politics, he should be playing next week.
The victim of the UFC style kick should recover…eventually and should be back on the pitch sometime in the future.
Words for the wise, you’re never safe on the pitch. No matter what, some bastard might want to kick you in the head.
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