While the soccer-watching world has been keeping an eye on Uruguay forward Luis Suárez, whose hunger for victory has earned him a nine match, four month suspension, teammate Walter Gargano has been dazzling the otakusphere in other ways. Namely, the proud display of his Dragon Ball Z shinguards.
Midfielder Gargano posted a photo to his Instagram account two days ago, prompting a flurry of excited reactions to his equipment choice.
Gargano last played in Uruguay’s June 14 match against Costa Rica where they lost 3-1. The team’s next match will be on June 28 against Colombia.
Source: Otakomu via Livedoor News
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