Taking One for the Team

Ouch, talk about a low blow! South Africa may boast one of the continent’s top soccer leagues, but even its most skillful athletes have their “oh-no” moments. In a match where every kick counts, one player aimed for the ball and instead made contact with an area where no man ever wants to be hit.

Yep, Number 9 took the brunt of it right between the legs. His face? A mix of shock and unbearable agony, as if contemplating yelling “Mama!” and questioning all his life choices. Let’s be clear, this isn’t a life-or-death scenario. But for a fleeting moment, that player felt a world of excruciating pain.