Source: BroBible
Summary
Sydney Leroux, a member of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team, criticized Christian Pulisic for exiting the World Cup match against Belgium due to an injury. Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise, but Leroux felt he should have continued playing. Leroux shared her own experiences of playing through injuries, including a broken ankle and a broken rib.
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The habit gets a new name. Playing through injuries is now a badge of honor. Sydney Leroux expects players to “tape it up” and continue playing, even with serious injuries. The World Cup is like the Super Bowl, and players should be willing to risk everything to win. Leroux’s criticism of Pulisic’s decision to exit the game has sparked a debate about the culture of injury and risk in professional sports.
Original observation: “Tape it up” is just a nicer way of saying “ignore your body’s warning signs.”
