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Mascherano says he tore his anus during Argentina-Holland World Cup semifinal
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JUST when you thought Neymar's broken back was the most disturbing injury of the World Cup, along came Javier Mascherano.
Argentina's midfield enforcer got way more than he bargained for when he lunged to block Arjen Robben's potential game-winning shot during Wednesday's scoreless semifinal draw with Holland, New York Daily News reported.
"I tore my anus," Mascherano told journalists after los Albicelestes prevailed, 4-2, on penalty kicks to advance to their first World Cup final in 24 years.
"That's why I was in so much pain. I don't want to sound crude, but that's what happened," he added, according to La Nacion of Argentina.
Mascherano was already playing through an apparent concussion suffered earlier in the match when he knocked heads with Holland's Georginio Wijnaldum, causing him to collapse on the field.
Experts said the incident alone should've ended his game, according to the report.
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