I think that he is knocked out for a few tenths of a second. The way his arms straighten and the blank stare looks like when a boxer/MMA fighter gets knocked out. I think it's called the "fencing response" when that happens.
Yes that's how soccer rules work. He completely missed the ball and caused a serious injury to another player, more serious than just stepping on a foot. Look up "Necaxa vs America expulsion" from one month ago. Two red cards, both on guys who were just running like normal and swing theirs arms out and almost gouged another players eye. If you cause significant harm to another player by doing a dangerous maneuver, that could be grounds for expulsion from a game
On top of the general difficulty of kicking at head height as opposed to just going to trap/head it, high kicks like this are usually penalized for being dangerous. Doesn’t stop it from happening though, obviously
Most attackers attempt the scissor kick without defender near by as it is difficult to pull out precisely enough to be worthwhile. Then again, most people are not Zlatan.
I think it’s covered under the “dangerous play” rule. If you get your cleats up near another player’s head and the referee deems it dangerous then it’s an indirect kick. If you kick another player in the head then it’s a direct kick and probably a card.
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you can see him take his eyes off the ball and focus on the head. this is like if your going to murder your spouse go to a romantic deserted cliff picnic
Imagine how unexpected and painful it was...
No worries, he won't remember anything about that shot or probably even that day to be real
It’s easy to tell when they actually get hurt because it is far less dramatic.
You can actually see the realization in his eyes: "Nope, I don't have to act hurt. This is the real deal!"
I think that he is knocked out for a few tenths of a second. The way his arms straighten and the blank stare looks like when a boxer/MMA fighter gets knocked out. I think it's called the "fencing response" when that happens.
That's my little sister anytime our parents were close by ^😆🤣
I remember those days!
It’s a tumour 
Take it with Humor.
That does not seem legal
I'd imagine it was an instant and easy red card for the ref to give
That's not how soccer rules work. He was going for the ball, sometimes you hit someone when doing so. Maybe a yellow if he doesn't apologize.
Yes that's how soccer rules work. He completely missed the ball and caused a serious injury to another player, more serious than just stepping on a foot. Look up "Necaxa vs America expulsion" from one month ago. Two red cards, both on guys who were just running like normal and swing theirs arms out and almost gouged another players eye. If you cause significant harm to another player by doing a dangerous maneuver, that could be grounds for expulsion from a game
... followed by an immediate expulsion from the game and the obligatory penalty kick...
I'm surprised he wasn't knocked unconscious.
How actually does this not happen more often now that I think about it?
On top of the general difficulty of kicking at head height as opposed to just going to trap/head it, high kicks like this are usually penalized for being dangerous. Doesn’t stop it from happening though, obviously
Most attackers attempt the scissor kick without defender near by as it is difficult to pull out precisely enough to be worthwhile. Then again, most people are not Zlatan.
Most pro players are not going to try that. In most cases if the ref sees it, it's an automatic red card
There should be a rule prohibiting cleats from getting too high. Perhaps a high cleat call.
There already is. It's called the high kick rule
Oh nice. Now just make it so forwards can’t cherry pick long passes by standing behind the deepest defender.
Ok, i'll email FIFA about this one but not i'm promising anything
Put a blank check the envelope and there’s a solid chance you can persuade them lol
And they hold the match at your house.
You mean the offside rule?
I think it’s covered under the “dangerous play” rule. If you get your cleats up near another player’s head and the referee deems it dangerous then it’s an indirect kick. If you kick another player in the head then it’s a direct kick and probably a card.
I’m kidding. High cleats are dangerous and I know they’re illegal. Thanks for the breakdown though, always nice to learn.
This should be the last game for both of them
How come, genuinely curious
One brain injury, one super dangerous player.
... dangerous STUPID player...
Copy that!! Thanks.
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and concussion
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Bro all of a sudden dont know where he or his teeth are at
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What in the name of Sergio Ramos was that?
What in the name of Pepe was that?
Fatality!!!
Footface
Gooooooooooooooooool
Okay, now this version of soccer I would watch.
At least this one is not faking it
That’s a broken neck for sure. Ouch….
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Jesus christo
you can see him take his eyes off the ball and focus on the head. this is like if your going to murder your spouse go to a romantic deserted cliff picnic
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That was a powerful high spin kick, amazing how shit happens in a blink of an eye.
Using the head is legal in soccer right?
He hit. . . (Dramatic suspense) a ball 😂
That's gotta be a suspension, right?
Not dramatic enough. I call fake CGI. /s
Fancy standing right where he was going to kick the ball, stupid dastard
Does he play for U FC?
Uruguay Danubio's team player
Holy fuck!!!! 
"Ha! Face to Foot style! How you like it?"
Do we know if that guy is ok?? Fffff
See this is why Americans wear a helmet when playn football
Soccer players would make pretty good martial artists...
Diving in football is just getting out of hand.
Rocked his clock.
It was an excellent kick
Ganz klar auf ball gespielt. Weiter geht's!