Top 10 weird and funny injuries in football

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Sir Alex Ferguson infamously injured David Beckham by kicking a boot just above his eye

#9 Robbie Keane - remote control (1998)

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Robbie Keane is one of the best players Ireland has produced in recent times

Robbie Keane has had a long and successful career and he has played for some top clubs like Leeds United, Tottenham and Liverpool. The forward who is currently playing for LA Galaxy suffered a bizarre injury when he was playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Irish forward suffered a serious injury while stretching for the remote! Yes you read it right. It was not even a minor injury as Robbie Keane ruptured cartilage in his knee.

The striker had to spend a considerable time out because of this ridiculous injury.

However, he was not the only one injured by the remote control. Carlo Cudicini, David James and David Seaman have all injured themselves while stretching for the remote as well! James pulled a muscle in his back as he jostled with the remote. Seaman pulled a muscle as he tried to record British soap Coronation Street.

All you aspiring footballers out there should definitely avoid the TV remote if you want to remain injury free.

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