In September 2006, Uruguayan soccer star Dario Silva had his right leg amputated after surviving a terrible car crash. Despite being forced into retirement from the game he loved Silva still managed to make a phenomenal comeback and has even aspired to represent Uruguay as a rower in the 2012 Paralympics.
Yesterday Silva participated in a charity match for a local charity that helps disadvantaged youths. Silva donned his old number 9 Uruguay jersey as well as an artificial limb for his amputated leg. He converted a penalty in the game, one that would’ve seemed impossible over two years ago when he was knocking at death’s door.
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(Hat tip: The Offside).
Sources- The Latin Americanist, The Offside, YouTube, Daily Mail, goal.com
I think that the story of Dario is really amazing, I think that he could still playing soccer before he lose his leg!On the day of the accident, a team of five made the decision to amputate Silva's leg below the knee, and he underwent an operation which lasted for three and a half hours!!22dd
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