Wow this guy really did take one for the team lol




Javier Mascherano reveals he 'tore his anus' in heroic match-saving tackle on Arjen Robben


Javier Mascherano has spoken of the pain he had to endure to help Argentina reach the World Cup final, revealing that he "tore his anus" while making the heroic match-saving tackle on Arjen Robben in the final minute of the semi-final victory over the Netherlands.

Describing the perfectly-timed tackle on the flying Dutchman, Mascherano said: "I thought I had slipped, I thought I wouldn’t make it, but I tore my anus on that move, the pain...it was terrible.

"I threw myself into it. I could have been sent off. It could have been a penalty but anyone could have done that, I had the luck to get there."

Argentina then went on to win the semi-final in Sao Paulo on penalties after the game ended 0-0 after extra-time.

Mascherano had earlier shaken off a nasty head injury to continue the game, and says that the all the pain was worth it, as playing in a World Cup final will be the pinnacle of his career.

"I cried at the end because I have spent a lot of time waiting for this moment," the 30-year-old said.


This is my third World Cup and maybe my last one.

"It's a delight to be in the final, a delight that lifts your soul.

"It's something you can't explain, it's something I never imagined would happen.

"And I know the people at home will be happy because two generations could not see Argentina in the final of a World Cup, they can see us there now so we are happy for that."




http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/f...n-9599527.html

What sh!tty luck!

@WalkSoftly: lmao seems he wasn't anal retentive enough during this match!

3rd place play off final score: Holland 3 Brazil 0
always kinda thought that the 3rd place play off is kinda pointless but hey there it is.

I was wondering abt that...it being pointless and all. It sure embarrassed Brazil even more lol

Germany score with about 6 mins to go in extra time! Germany 1 Argentina 0