And finally… Brazilian physio flees pitch

Posted on 12th September 2013

This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.

A physio from Brazilian club Aparecidense had to flee the stadium and receive protection from armed police after getting involved in the game. Since it was in the last minute of a crucial play-off you can see why opponents would be a bit ticked off.

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And finally… dog on pitch

Posted on 7th December 2018

Stray Given? David Dogea? Bark-Andre ter Stegen? Gianlugi Wooffon? Pat Jennings? Mark Schnauzer? Endless dog-goalie pun possibilities after this very good boy intervened in the Argentinian third division…

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Pitch prep fund available for non-league and community clubs

Posted on 14th May 2020

Just under £10m worth of grants have been made available by the football authorities to help small non-league and community clubs get their pitches ready for football’s return.

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FSF statement: pitch incursions

Posted on 11th March 2019

On Sunday 10th March, Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish was assaulted by a supporter who had got onto the pitch during their match against Birmingham City at St Andrew’s.

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And finally… scorchio!

Posted on 28th September 2018

Villareal stuffed Athletic Bilbao 3-0 this week and took the lead via Pablo Fornals’s thunderous volley. His looping drive leaving Athletic’s goalie Unai Simón looking rather sheepish…

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And finally… Brazilian physio flees pitch

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