You can’t use your hands in soccer unless you’re a goalie — or a superstar punching an opposing player, apparently.
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In the clip below, Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo appears to deck Athletico Madrid’s Diego Godin in the face — twice — during a play at the end of their Spanish Super Cup match. The Portuguese player only received a warning for his part in the vicious exchange.
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The fists flew in extra time of the rivalry game when the two got tangled up near the goal.
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Godin’s team got the win, if that is any consolation. We’re guessing it probably isn’t much.
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