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Like many of you, we enjoyed cheering Team USA to victory in the women’s World Cup on Sunday.  Soccer is the world’s most popular sport and the win will only add to the growing number of Americans playing and watching the game.  Of course, along with an increase in popularity comes an increase in soccer injuries.  Although most sports injuries are unfortunate accidents, sometimes, especially where children are involved, our San Francisco sports injury lawyer believes a civil lawsuit against those whose actions led to a preventable injury is appropriate.  Sports injury lawsuits compensate the injured and protect the health of all players.

Pro Golfer Injures Ankle Playing Soccer

A reminder of the reality of soccer injuries came from an unexpected source on Monday – pro-golf.  As the San Francisco Chronicle reported, Irish golfer Rory McIlroy ruptured an ankle ligament while playing soccer with friends.  McIlroy is currently ranked as the top golfer in the world, but it is unclear if he will be able to defend his British Open title next week (he’s one of two favorites).  McIlroy shared a photo of himself wearing an air cast and using crutches and told reporters that he was taking it day by day and had begun a rehabilitation program.  The left ankle is important in golf since right-handed players build swing strength by shifting weight from left to right.

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