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Vasco Striker Aloisio Chokes On Gum During Debut
For Vasco striker Aloisio, chewing gum while playing soccer proved highly dangerous.
Aug 26, 2009 5:43:54 PM
Striker Aloisio was making his debut for Vasco da Gama against Brasiliense in the Brazilian second division Tuesday when an unlikely danger occurred.
Aloiso collided with an opponent, injuring his head, and choking on his gum. With the chewy substance obstructing his airway, an ambulance had to be called to take him to the hospital.
''I don't remember a lot,'' Aloisio said, according to the New York Times. ''I only remember the doctor taking the gum out. I have never been scared like this -- no more chewing gum for me.''
Apparently playing soccer while chewing gum is not as easy as walking and chewing gum.
Aloisio was released from the hospital after a few hours but is banned from any physical activity for a week until further tests can be completed. His team beat Brasiliense 1-0 and leads the Brasileirao B by three points.
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Aloiso collided with an opponent, injuring his head, and choking on his gum. With the chewy substance obstructing his airway, an ambulance had to be called to take him to the hospital.
''I don't remember a lot,'' Aloisio said, according to the New York Times. ''I only remember the doctor taking the gum out. I have never been scared like this -- no more chewing gum for me.''
Apparently playing soccer while chewing gum is not as easy as walking and chewing gum.
Aloisio was released from the hospital after a few hours but is banned from any physical activity for a week until further tests can be completed. His team beat Brasiliense 1-0 and leads the Brasileirao B by three points.
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