You have to stop playing soccer The crazy narrative of a veteran who almost cut his right foot, overcoming adversity, is promoted to romance in his old team

Jun 24, 2025

You have to stop playing soccer The crazy narrative of a veteran who almost cut his right foot, overcoming adversity, is promoted to romance in his old team



You have to stop playing soccer The crazy narrative of a veteran who almost cut his right foot, overcoming adversity, is promoted to romance in his old team
The touching story of Real Oviedo's 'Advance Hero'Santi Casorla (41, Real Oviedo) is wetting the hearts of soccer fans.

Midfielder Casorla, who played for Arsenal in the past, was at the crossroads of retirement due to a serious injury in 2016, roughly eight years ago.

He underwent surgery eight times only on the injured area of the right Achilles tendon, and his bone was damaged about 8cm in the process. Medical staff have warned that they may need to amputate their right foot.




According to local media, from a doctor named Kasorl 'Stop forgetting football. Isn't it enough to take a walk in the park with your son. I was told not to wish for more than that.

Casora, who has been absent for more than two years due to repeated injuries, overcame all odds and returned to Villarreal in the 2018-2019 season. As if mocking the popular assessment that he came to spend the twilight years, he performed very well. At the age of 34, he was again included in the Spanish national team.

Casorla made a surprise move to Oviedo, which had been struggling in Spain's second division in 2023. It was to solve the last homework of my career.




You have to stop playing soccer The crazy narrative of a veteran who almost cut his right foot, overcoming adversity, is promoted to romance in his old team
Born in Oviedo, Casorla is a graduate of the local club academy. This kid grew up dreaming of La Liga and Spain's national team in Oviedo.

However, Oviedo, who suffered financial difficulties, had to sell the team's most talented player. Caso, who left his hometown for Villarreal as if pushing his back, went through Malaga and Arsenal to the top. He made a mark in the Spanish soccer world with his magical touch, beautiful passes, and outstanding foot skills. He contributed to the European Championships in 2008 and 2012. He played 81 A matches and scored 15 goals. Arsenal have contributed to winning the FA Cup twice.

Kasora, who played for Al Saad in Qatar between 2020 and 2023, headed to Oviedo in 2023 to fulfill his heart-wrenching dream for 20 years. The annual salary was 93,000 euros (about 147 million won), equivalent to the lowest annual salary for Spanish soccer, and even decided to donate 10% of the uniform revenue to the youth team. He returned to Oviedo not to make money, but to revive his old team. Oviedo has been unable to return to La Liga for 24 years since being relegated in 2001.




You have to stop playing soccer The crazy narrative of a veteran who almost cut his right foot, overcoming adversity, is promoted to romance in his old team
Source=Santi Casorla SNS Capture
You have to stop playing soccer The crazy narrative of a veteran who almost cut his right foot, overcoming adversity, is promoted to romance in his old team
Source=Santi Casorla SNS Capture
Casorla counts the team for the 2024-2025 season with the passion of his 20s and the veteran's years ahead of the bullseye Led to the División (Second Division) playoffs. Oviedo lost 0–1 in the first round of the play-off final against Mirandes, but scored a dramatic comeback in the second round. Casorla scored the decisive goal with a calm penalty in the second leg. Oviedo enjoyed the promotion with a 3-1 aggregate score. Oviedo fans streamed out onto the lawn of the stadium.

Casora also hugged her fans and colleagues and shed tears. I shared a hot kiss with my wife. Casorla delivered a message to all the players who lost hope 'Dream will come true' "I won the national team, played in a big stadium, but nothing is more precious than this moment with Oviedo. This was my dream."

Casorla will soon take off her soccer boots, but Casorla's name will remain at the Oviedo Stadium forever.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.