Luis Montes’ World Cup Dreams Shattered by Devastating Injury in Friendly Against Ecuador
Luis Montes, a key midfielder for Mexico, has been dealt a cruel blow just days before the 2014 World Cup as a brutal collision during a friendly match against Ecuador ended his hopes of participating in Brazil.
Mexico secured a 3-1 victory on Saturday, with Montes himself opening the scoring with a stunning strike from outside the penalty area, showcasing his skill and promise. However, the match quickly turned grim for the midfielder when he clashed violently with Ecuador’s Segundo Castillo while contesting a ball. The impact resulted in Montes suffering a severe shin fracture, an injury that immediately ruled him out of Mexico’s 23-man World Cup squad.
In a cruel twist, Castillo also sustained an injury in the incident, ruling him out of Ecuador’s squad as well.
The incident underscores the physical toll of high-stakes international friendlies as teams finalize their squads and prepare for the global tournament.
Fans can witness Montes’ impressive goal before the heartbreaking injury in the videos below:
Watch Luis Montes’ goal
Watch the collision that ended Montes’ World Cup
