Uruguay's Federico Vinas criticized for abandoning injured opponent to score World Cup goal
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Tom Coley
Summary
Uruguay forward Federico Vinas (27) sparked controversy during a World Cup match against Cape Verde when he initially helped an injured opponent, Telmo Arcanjo, stretch his hamstring but then abandoned him mid-assist to join his team's attack, leading to a goal. The incident has been widely criticized as "outrageous s***housery" by football fans and commentators.
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Twitter / XUruguay's Federico Vinas criticized for abandoning injured opponent to score World Cup goalthesun.co.ukKey quotes
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The Club Leon forward, 27, was helping opposition attacker Telmo Arcanjo to stretch as he struggled with a hamstring injury – but then left to try and score instead.
Vinas, who had been holding Arcanjo's leg in the air whilst he lay on the floor in the 44th mi
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