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Pigeon stops play - unflappable Gimenez removes intruder

Pigeon stops play - unflappable Gimenez removes intruder

Summary

During a football match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, play stopped briefly when a pigeon landed on the field. Atletico Madrid's player, Jose Gimenez, picked up the pigeon to move it to safety. The match continued, with Atletico Madrid winning 3-2.

Key Facts

  • A pigeon interrupted a football match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
  • The incident occurred in the 22nd minute of the game.
  • Jose Gimenez, an Atletico defender, removed the pigeon from the field.
  • The pigeon was reportedly hit by the ball before Gimenez moved it to safety.
  • Gimenez said he wasn't sure about a protocol for pigeons on the field but acted to help.
  • Atletico Madrid won the match 3-2, with Gimenez assisting in the team's first goal.
  • The game was part of the Spanish La Liga competition.

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