Footballer in Belgium Loses Fingers While Trying to Put Away Fireworks Thrown on Field During Club Matches, Undergoes Three Surgeries as ‘Firecracker’ Explodes in His Hands: Report
Fabio Schifano, injured in the unfortunate accident was the former kick-boxing champion also and was playing for a club in Belgium. He scored two goals in his team’s 4-0 win and was throwing away the projectile he thought was a smoke bomb.
Fans showing their love and throwing fireworks on the field to celebrate their team’s win is normal in football. While there are bans on certain fireworks in many stadiums considering the environmental hazards and also the safety of the players and spectators in the stadium. Unfortunately, 26-year-old Fabio Schifano suffered a ‘possible’ career-ending injury due to such firework thrown on the field. Cristiano Ronaldo Greets Fan Who Cycled 13,000 km Over 6 Months From China to Saudi Arabia To Meet Al-Nassr Star, Pics Go Viral.
The 26-year-old Fabio scored a brace and was celebrating the win. To put away the firecracker he lifted the same but unfortunately, it blasted in his hands. He was taken to the hospital and after three surgeries, he has completely lost one finger and has suffered serious injuries to two other fingers. The player while speaking to media house Het Laaste Nieuws said, "We were dancing happily, celebrating the victory together. Suddenly I saw something being thrown from the stands. I thought it was a smoke bomb.” Later talking about the injury he added, “My index finger is completely gone, as well as half of my thumb and middle finger. On Sunday I had two operations on my hand. The doctors said that more operations and a long rehabilitation may follow." Uruguay Footballer Juan Izquierdo Dies Days After Collapsing During a Match in Brazil.
The firework was thrown from the stands by a spectator supporting Fabio’s side. Fabio thought it was a smoke bomb, but it turned out to be a Cobra - an illegal fireworks that are banned in both the Netherlands and Belgium. The player also suffered injuries to his legs in the accident. The star raised concerns over his ability to play but vows to fight back.
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