Ouch! The sight of blood pouring everywhere over Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet showed that
his broken nose was a serious injury. After all, it had been caused by Emile Heskey in Saturday's
Premier League draw. But there have been plenty of bizarre breaks and injuries too... here are our
top five.
Disney is not going to do a cartoon remake of the Russian Premier League anytime soon. That may
be an exercise in acknowledging the obvious, but it remains true the RPL isn't for the kiddies.
Roberto Carlos might have a few words of commentary in that realm.
And yet, it can still manage to surprise with some off-pitch shenanigans, like this weekend,
when one player who'd just been sent off in a reserve game was beaten in the tunnel by men "dressed
as" police officers.
Sadly, this isn't makeup it's Klaas' broken nose. Tragically, it happened on November 3rd, days
late for Halloween and the most frightening natural makeup this side of Tevez's goal
celebrations.
Of course he also has a custom mask which looks to be made of leather with a snoutish nose and
is emblazoned with Hunter across the forehead, making this easily the best accidental
after-the-fact Halloween ensemble in the history of goal poachers for the Dutch national team who
also once played for De Graafschap.
What are the odds England are the top scoring home nation this weekend? Derek McGovern's
Bets of the Day
Petr Cech may wear his usual headgear AND a specially-designed mask to protect his broken nose
in the Czech Republic's Euro 2012 play-off tonight. When asked if wearing both would affect his
vision, the Chelsea keeper replied: "Who said that?
