Footballing president breaks nose

[Judi Lynn]

Last Updated: Monday, 31 July 2006, 09:45 GMT 10:45 UK
Footballing president breaks nose

Bolivian President Evo Morales has suffered a broken nose after being fouled by a goalkeeper during an indoor football match.
The president's team was playing a local side, the Independence Warriors, in the rural region of Cochabamba.

Mr Morales was treated at a local clinic and order to rest for two days, his office said.

President Morales is said to be passionate about football and often plays at the weekend.
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Pretzel scarfing President bruises nose.

[gordianot]

1. I wonder if we could convince Bush to take up bull fighting?

[kckc]

2. thanks

:rofl:

needed a good laugh amidst all of the madness.

[rpannier]

3. At least his was a contact accident

as opposed to being damned clumsy, like our fearful leader.

[gordianot]

4. Accident was the story at the time. I wonder about Bulldog?

When I fell off my bike as a kid I usually had scrapes and abrasions on my arms and legs not bruises on my face.