The Seal Move

It's oft been said that Brazilians would rather lose a game that's played beautifully than to win a game played "ugly." I don't know if that's true or not, but it kinda makes sense the way that they love to play 'the beautiful game.' Any quick search of youtube will yield thousands of videos showcasing Ronaldinho et al and their ability to dance with a ball, usually around hapless defenders.

So Kerlon, who's Brazilian, has perfected a new soccer move that the Brazilians actually hate. Dubbed the 'seal,' it entails him dribbling a ball on his head, much like - and wait for it.........- a seal.

The video below is funny for two reasons. First, the move is pretty funny to watch in a game setting. However, funnier than that is the reaction of a defender near him, who absolutely levels Kerlon and starts a brawl between the teams. And the best part is listening to the play by play in Portuguese. Also worth watching for is the other playing leaning over Kerlon, who's sprawled on the ground in pain, and who must have said something like 'you deserved this.'




Who said soccer wasn't a full-contact sport? Here's an article on Kerlon and the other team involved in this fight.