A Belgian football player lost a finger and part of two other fingers after an explosion of a pyrotechnic smoke bomb during an attempt to remove it from the field.
The player, whose name is not disclosed, became a victim of an unfortunate incident during the match. The pyrotechnic smoke bomb was thrown onto the pitch, and the player decided to remove it without safety precautions. However, as a result of the explosion, his hand received serious injuries.
After the incident, he was promptly taken to the hospital, where he received urgent medical assistance. Doctors confirmed the loss of one finger and injuries to two others. Specialists are considering all possible measures for restoring the function of his hand, but the process may take an extended period.
The incident has caused widespread resonance in the football community and raised questions about safety in stadiums. Organizations and fans are calling for strict measures to prevent the use of pyrotechnics at football matches to avoid similar incidents in the future.