Even the most sophisticated football academics would struggle to suppress a chuckle at a world-class midfielder getting hit in the face with a ball.
And when that ball comes off the post from a rabona penalty before making impact, you’re only a few steps away from Benny Hill theme tune territory.
Here’s Kevin De Bruyne, 25-year-old midfield magician, on the receiving end of just such an incident thanks to YouTuber @miniminter. Probably time for a holiday, Kevin.
Rabona to the face!
Thanks for the laugh @chrismd10 and @miniminter! ??
WATCH ?? https://t.co/vckTX75lBk #mcfc pic.twitter.com/QQ99MDSPZj— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 13, 2017
How much did Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling enjoy that?
Well, not quite as much as whoever edited the video. Whoever that was included no fewer than SIX replays, including close-ups, of the ball careering into the Belgian’s face.
Worse still, De Bruyne’s visage didn’t even prevent a goal.
@DeBruyneKev bless him??funny when @sterling7 & @LeroySane19 run off laughing! #Headache??
— Val Bennion (@Valbenn1) June 13, 2017
Haha funniest video I've seen in ages #anothetassistforrkev
— damien loughery (@iamdamienl) June 13, 2017
Could be worse though, Kevin.
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Ouch.
