[h=2]AWANA DIAB, the footballer who became an internet sensation with a backheeled penalty, has been killed in a car crash.[/h]The United Arab Emirates midfielder, 21, shot to fame in July thanks to a cheeky spot-kick in his country's 7-2 win over Lebanon.
Considered a promising talent, Awana was tragically involved in an accident when travelling back from training yesterday.
Khalfan Al Rumaithi, president of the UAE FA, said: "Awana was very honest, keen and committed to his duties. It's a great loss for us, it is very painful news."
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Poor bloke, that penno took some guts aswell. RIP.
Considered a promising talent, Awana was tragically involved in an accident when travelling back from training yesterday.
Khalfan Al Rumaithi, president of the UAE FA, said: "Awana was very honest, keen and committed to his duties. It's a great loss for us, it is very painful news."
Read more via link below.
[url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3836298/Backheel-star-killed-in-car-crash.html
[/URL]FML.

Poor bloke, that penno took some guts aswell. RIP.