Summary
Togolese football player Samuel Asamoah suffered a neck injury during a soccer match in China after crashing into an advertising board. Asamoah's club, Guangxi Pingguo, stated he had fractures and nerve damage, and he is at risk of paralysis.
Key Facts
- Samuel Asamoah broke his neck in a soccer match in China's League One.
- The injury happened after he collided with an advertising panel following contact with another player.
- Asamoah underwent surgery and has neck fractures and nerve damage.
- The club says he might face paralysis and will miss the rest of the season.
- The player has a history of playing in Belgium and now plays for Guangxi Pingguo in China.
- The incident occurred three meters (about 10 feet) from the field, which follows international standards.
- A yellow card was given to the opposing player involved in the incident.
