Unfriendly Friendlies: Hernanes Unleashes His Inner de Jong

Brazils Hernanes greeted Frances Karim Benzema with a very unkind handshake this evening, that in the form of a Nigel de Jong* to the chest. He was obviously sent off for his unfriendly greeting, landing instant infamy in the land of the YouTube and semi-creative GIFs.

Of course while the tackle was unfriendly, he was given consolation from Jeremy Menez of Roma, archenemy to Hernanes Lazio.

See? Even horrendous tackles can bring people together.

* Source: Urban Dictionary.

When you are unexpectedly kicked in the chest by a male or female wearing cleats. Has a tendency to break multiple ribs which then puncture lungs causing internal bleeding and death.

That Guy just got De Jonged!

(Benzema would get his revenge, too.)