Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsTuesday, August 4, 2026

Soccer player throws himself off stretcher to waste time

Things like this make it hard to argue against those who don’t like soccer.

Soccer can sometimes have some ridiculous time wasting, and forward Matias Alonso of Uruguayan team Juventud may have placed himself at the top of the list. This past weekend in a Copa Sudamerica match vs Real Potosi of Bolivia, an injured Alonso throw himself off a stretch to allow more time to waste and prevent a Real Potosi comeback in their two leg tie.

It’s so laughable from a natural standout point, but obviously fans of the game, and especially supporters of Real Potosi, have every right to be upset over Alonso’s outrageous display. And it didn’t help maters that Alonso’s time wasting helped Juventud advance, as Real Potosi comeback attempt fell one goal short, 4-3 on aggregate.

More in Soccer

Soccer
FIFA president aims to sell the World Cup to Trump family associatesFIFA president aims to sell the World Cup to Trump family associates
Soccer

This would completely change world soccer.

By James Dator
Soccer
The FIFA World Cup halftime show was so unhinged you need to see it to believe itThe FIFA World Cup halftime show was so unhinged you need to see it to believe it
Soccer
World Cup 2026: Golden Boot scenarios for Kylian Mbappé and Lionel MessiWorld Cup 2026: Golden Boot scenarios for Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi
Soccer

The race for the Golden Boot comes down to the World Cup Final

By Mark Schofield
Soccer
2026 World Cup Golden Boot: Most goals, standings2026 World Cup Golden Boot: Most goals, standings
Soccer

Tracking the top scorers in North America this summer looking to make history.

By Mark Schofield
Soccer
World Cup Final instant prediction for Spain vs. ArgentinaWorld Cup Final instant prediction for Spain vs. Argentina
Soccer

Preview and prediction for Argentina vs. Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

By James Dator and Mark Schofield