Even the skydivers are deadly in soccer

by DCScrap, on 205th magazine

As if the fans of soccer in Europe and Asia weren't dangerous enough, now the skydivers sent to perform stunts are doing bodily harm to themselves and others.

A group of skydivers were supposed to deliver the match ball to the players at a game between France and Ukraine's under 18's teams by dropping onto the pitch from the sky. Key words there: 'supposed to'. Take a guess at what actually transpired. Ready?

...instead he hit a pitchside floodlight, then plummeted into the crowd, killing himself and injuring two teenage boys aged 16 and 17.

Spectator Daniel Yvelard added: "This body just seemed to come out of nowhere.

Because his chute had apparently not opened properly, he was probably along way ahead of the the other coming into land.

"Suddenly there was a loud crash as he landed at high speed at two youngsters near the side of the pitch waiting for the game to start." Local mayor Jean-Pierre Garnier said: "It was a truly appalling accident."

I'm not even sure what else to say at this point other than it truly is a beautiful game.