The 6 Most Gruesome Injuries Suffered During a Sports Match

5. Ewald Lienen

Sport: Soccer

Year: 1981

Injury: Leg wound

On August 14th, 1981, German soccer player Ewald Lienen suffered one of the grossest injuries in the history of soccer. We chose this particular case because most leg injuries in this sport are fractures, but Lienen’s 25 cm wound on his right leg is probably more revolting than any broken leg could ever be. Lienen got his memorable, deep and disgusting wound after Norbert Siegmann slashed him with his studded footwear. Surprisingly enough, 17 days and 23 stitches later, Lienen was back on the field.