Clash of the fans! The European League of Football is in its last leg of the season, with the finalists all but decided. They say football is one of the most dangerous and painful sports to exist, and a viral video during the EFL semi-final showed exactly why it’s labeled so.
During the semi-final match between Frankfurt Galaxy and Rhein Fire, there was a certain tackle that caught the eyes of everyone and caused a lot of uproar, online and on the field. Uploaded on X, the controversial tackle video garnered over 14 million views, with netizens giving their opinion on the move.
Bizarre tackle by Frankfurt Linebacker raises eyebrows
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It happened during the third quarter when Frankfurt linebacker Wael Nasri pulled his opponent’s hair and forced him to the ground. The tackle completely enraged the opposition team players, and a massive scuffle broke out. Officials on the pitch were able to separate them and de-escalate the situation before it got too tense.
Is this a legal tackle? 😮 pic.twitter.com/BNexXQdG5x
— DJ Kam Bennett (@KameronBennett) September 19, 2023
Glen Toonga, the player who was at the receiving end, charged in anger towards Nasri and was fuming! Thankfully, the players maintained their calm, and it did not break into a mid-field brawl.
The tackle, however, left a lot of users online divided. Some believed it was completely legal and others said that it was a blatant disregard of the rules.
Netizens divided over controversial tackle during football match
The video sparked a huge debate online and users were quick to share their two cents on the whole scenario. Let’s take a look at some of them to understand their side.
Savage
— gump (@JermBev5420) September 19, 2023
Gump called the move a savage one!
yup, surprised we haven't seen more of this. hair pulling is legal
— Teslavangelist (@MarkRanck) September 20, 2023
This user said it was completely legal and was surprised he didn’t see more of it.
It’s fair, don’t like it cut your hair.
— tΞ𝕏tyLΞ (@texxtyle) September 20, 2023
The person here said the move was totally fair.
Hair is fair game unfortunately in the NFL. Not sure about outside of the NFL though.
— Shampoo Papi (@BoniestAmoeba) September 20, 2023
Shampoo Papi said the move is legal in the NFL but had no idea about this particular move in the ELF
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Yup, hair becomes part of the uniform.
— KINGK_FTP (@LWLSSofficial) September 19, 2023
This user explained that hair becomes part of the uniform, which makes it totally legal.
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Although the tackle divided people and their opinions, the majority of them agreed that it was legal. Rhein Fire eventually won the game and booked a place in the final. They will face off against Stuttgart Sarge, a team in the ascendancy. It promises to be a riveting clash!
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