Athletes Caught In The Most Awkward Moments Of Their Careers
When Soccer Goes Wrong, and a Player’s Kick Hits Anything But the Ball
In soccer, not every kick goes according to plan, as this perfectly timed photo shows. During a 2012 match, Rooi Mahamutsa’s well-intended kick missed its target completely—except it wasn’t the ball that got hit, but another player’s body. It looks like it hurts, too.
The resulting scene had fans buzzing, with some believing the red card he received was well-deserved, while others chalked it up to a big, albeit painful, accident. Either way, this snapshot clearly shows how even pros have their off days. Let’s just hope the only thing more bruised than the other player’s body was Rooi’s pride!