A goalkeeper from Recoleta, a Paraguayan football club, seriously injured a teammate during a match against Olimpia. The incident occurred when the goalkeeper, while trying to defend a ball, hit his own teammate in the face with his knee.
The player who was struck had to be urgently taken to hospital due to the severity of the facial injury. Images of the incident quickly circulated on social media, generating great repercussions among fans and in sports media.
The match between Recoleta and Olimpia was marked by this dramatic moment, which overshadowed any other aspect of the game. Recoleta club has not yet issued an official statement regarding the injured player's health condition.
This type of incident, although rare in football, highlights the physical risks that players face during matches, even when playing on the same side.
