Cristiano Ronaldo has had an eventful summer with rumors spreading of a possible transfer to Manchester United. However, his highlight may have come in an ironic twist when he broke an 11-year old's wrist during a free kick in Saturday's friendly between Real Madrid and Bournemouth.
The fortunate (or unfortunate) recipient of Ronaldo's piercing free-kick was British boy Charlie Silverwood.
"It was Ronaldo's first free-kick of the game. It went straight for me so I blocked the ball with the palm of my left hand and the force, I suppose, reverberated up my arm and broke my wrist," Charlie told the BBC. "Real Madrid is a once in a lifetime opportunity - seeing them play your local club - so I watched the rest of the match, mostly in pain considering I still had the sling, and afterwards I then went to hospital.
Charlie did note that it could have been worse.
"If I hadn't blocked it with the palm of my hand I would have no front teeth," he said.
According to reports, Real Madrid has informed that boy that a Real Madrid jersey, signed by the superstar will be sent to him as a gift.
Real Madrid's front man is not new to injuring innocent bystanders. Back in 2011, he broke a fan's nose during a match against Getafe. The man remained for the duration of the match and Ronaldo walked over to the stands to give him his shirt.
Watch Video of Ronaldo breaking Charlie's hand below.
Watch Video of Ronaldo breaking a fan’s nose in 2011 below.
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