Home Football HEROES DON’T NEED ARMOR! Leny Yoro SACRIFICED HIMSELF by using his HEAD to block Malick Fofanakhi’s shot – leaving Rio Ferdinand amazed by his bravery💯😍

HEROES DON’T NEED ARMOR! Leny Yoro SACRIFICED HIMSELF by using his HEAD to block Malick Fofanakhi’s shot – leaving Rio Ferdinand amazed by his bravery💯😍

Football — 04/18/2025

Leny Yoro, a defender for Manchester United, risked his life during the match against Lyon.

After a thrilling first leg, United and the French team were tied at 2-2 going into Thursday night’s second leg of their Europa League quarterfinal match at Old Trafford.

Man United defender Leny Yoro tackled with his head during their clash with Lyon on Thursday

Man United defender Leny Yoro tackled with his head during their clash with Lyon on Thursday

The hosts established a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Diogo Dalot and Manuel Ugarte, but Lyon rallied and forced extra time with goals from Nicolas Tagliafico and Corentin Tolisso. The Red Devils overcame a 4-2 deficit to win 5-4, and they finally advanced with a historic 7-6 aggregate victory.

But as normal time drew to a close, Lyon put pressure on United to equalize, and one defensive play left supporters speechless.

After slipping over, Yoro didn't give up and threw himself in front of Malick Fofana's shot

After slipping over, Yoro didn’t give up and threw himself in front of Malick Fofana’s shot

When the score was 2-1, Yoro fell while trying to keep up with Lyon’s Malick Fofana as he cut inside the area.

But instead of giving up, the Frenchman made a spectacular dive in front of the ball and used his head to prevent Fofana’s effort.

Following his head-tackle, Yoro was left on the ground, but he was able to resume his activities after receiving some medical attention.

Yoro lay strewn on the floor following his intervention, but returned to action after treatment

Yoro lay strewn on the floor following his intervention, but returned to action after treatment

Rio Ferdinand, a United icon, expressed his admiration for Yoro during the match’s broadcast on TNT Sports.

He said, “I hope he’s okay.” However, I can’t stop laughing. He loses his equilibrium and slips. Oh my. Take a look at him slipping over. Whoa.

He’ll be fine, ball to head, I’m sure. He was courageous there, though, and deserves a small round of applause.

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Robbie Savage, meanwhile, added, “Did he just head that?” in disbelief. I believe Yoro used his head to tackle!

The incident was similar to when Phil Jones, a former United defender, used his head to tackle Olivier Giroud during a 2015 match against Arsenal.

John Terry, a former defender for Chelsea and England, was also spotted displaying remarkable dedication throughout his career; one of his head-to-head tackles against Watford in 2017 is considered legendary.