Fans react to hilarious Raul Jimenez rabona attempt
‘He’s tried that four times in two weeks!’ Football fans could resist a little laugh at Raul Jimenez’s failed attempt at a rabona. Jimenez tried the skill during Fulham’s Carabao Cup semi final defeat to Liverpool in which the Mexican striker was given the ball out on the left hand side of the pitch. In […]
2 years ago
Man United’s Alex Telles on how clash of heads left him with a scar
‘The scar is now part of my identity, a reminder of my story for the rest of my life.’ Manchester United full-back Alex Telles has revealed how a sickening collision with an opponent which required surgery left him with a scar on his head. Prior to joining United from Porto in 2020, Telles began his […]
4 years ago
Raul Jimenez sent off after two yellows cards in 48 seconds
Jimenez gave Moss absolutely no choice Manchester City were given an unexpected boost in their efforts to break down a stubborn Wolves side on Saturday when Raul Jimenez picked up one of the more bizarre sending offs we’re likely to see all season. Wolves had stifled City’s normally free-scoring forward line and, after two lengthy […]
4 years ago
Wolves striker Raul Jimenez doesn’t blame David Luiz for head injury
“I take 100% of the blame off David Luiz” Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez has revealed that he doesn’t blame David Luiz for the fractured skull he suffered following a collision with the former Arsenal defender last November. The 30-year-old was involved in a ghastly clash of heads with the Brazilian during Wolves’ 2-1 win over […]
4 years ago
Football’s painfully slow approach to dealing with concussion is “simply unacceptable”
“Rugby deserves credit… you compare it with football and it’s delay after delay…” Football’s lack of action in introducing stricter protocols for dealing with concussion has been “unacceptable”, according to brain injury charity, Headway. The topic has been thrust back into the spotlight following the sickening clash of heads between Wolves striker Raul Jimenez and […]
5 years ago
Arsenal criticised for allowing David Luiz to play on after head injury
Luiz played on until he was taken off at half-time Arsenal have faced heavy criticism for their decision to allow defender David Luiz to continue to play against Wolverhampton Wanderers despite suffering a head injury early in the first half. The Brazilian centre-back clashed heads with Wolves striker Raul Jimenez early in the match at […]
5 years ago