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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ex-Teammate and Manchester United Superstar Is Compared to Brock Lesnar: ‘He Should Be Arrested’

Published 02/05/2023, 7:30 AM EST

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Brock Lesnar is a name synonymous with terror and brute strength among all combat sports enthusiasts. As he proved his mettle inside the WWE ring and the UFC octagon. Fans of combat sports have reckoned Lesnar to be a force of nature. Recently, a soccer pundit saw sparks of the beast incarnate, in Manchester United’s defensive unit, Carlos Henrique Casemiro. But for the wrong reason. As the Brazilian was sent off in an on-field altercation during their outing against Crystal Palace. Therefore, football pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor slammed the 30-year-old’s aggressive actions against English midfielder, Will Hughes.

Casemiro showcased his inner Brock Lesnar on the soccer field

Gabriel Agbonlahor slammed Casemiro for his grab on Will Hughes on talkSPORT’s Saturday phone-in show. He compared him to the conqueror and said, “Casemiro thought he was Brock Lesnar back in the UFC. The way he was strangling Will Hughes, he should be arrested for that.”

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The premier league legend concluded that the 5 Time UEFA Champions League winner should pay for his crimes in jail. As, he sets a wrong example for the up-and-coming generation of soccer enthusiasts, with his aggression on the pitch.

Agbonlahor added, “Kids are watching that later on, on Match of the Day. Seeing Casemiro strangling an opponent.” Therefore, he stood firmly against the midfielder’s actions. But, despite the sending-off, Manchester united held their 2-1 lead against Palace to secure the third spot in the Premier League.

The Brazilian midfielder is under suspension for violent conduct

Former Real Madrid player, Carlos Henrique Casemiro, had a brilliant partnership with club legend, Cristiano Ronaldo. But, even without the Portuguese legend, Casemiro displayed a string of excellent performances, under Erik Ten Haag’s leadership.

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But, in his recent game against Crystal Palace, the 30-year-old channeled his darker side. When he grabbed Crystal Palace midfielder Will Hughes by his throat. Even Hardcore Red Devils supporters couldn’t defend this move by their club superstar. However, Agbonlahor echoed the voice of many soccer fans, as he demanded the club levy a disciplinary penalty against the player.

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Agbonlahor said “This isn’t ice hockey in America where they have a scrap during the game. This is football, we don’t want to see that.”

The Brazilian is currently under suspension for the next 3 matches, as a result of his violent conduct on the pitch.

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Vulligundam Ruthwik

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Vulligundam Ruthwik is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. Ruthwik has completed his Mass Communication and Journalism from St. Joseph’s in Hyderabad.
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Debmallya Chakraborty