The Most Gruesome Football Injuries: A Look at Career-Altering Incidents
- David Busst's injury in 1996 led to 24 surgeries and retirement.
- Eduardo da Silva's broken leg in 2008 kept him out until February 2009.
- Luc Nilis faced a double compound fracture, calling it 'the worst moment of my life.'
- Henrik Larsson returned to play after eight months from his leg fracture.
- Djibril Cisse's first leg injury in 2004 sidelined him for seven months.
- Neymar's fractured vertebra during the 2014 World Cup almost ended his career.
- Luke Shaw's double leg fracture in 2015 nearly cost him his leg.
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