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Stallone's Finger Broken by Pelé's Powerful Kick!
8 Nov
Summary
- Pelé accidentally broke Sylvester Stallone's finger.
- A powerful kick from Pelé shattered a net and windows.
- The film 'Escape to Victory' is set during World War II.
During the filming of the 1981 sports war film 'Escape to Victory,' Sylvester Stallone sustained a broken finger. The incident occurred when his co-star, the legendary soccer player Pelé, accidentally broke Stallone's digit with an exceptionally powerful kick.
Stallone recounted that Pelé intended to demonstrate his kicking prowess, aiming for a specific spot. However, the force of Pelé's kick was so immense that it not only injured Stallone but also broke through the goal net and damaged windows on the set, highlighting the soccer star's incredible strength and skill.
The film 'Escape to Victory' is set during World War II, featuring a group of Allied prisoners of war who are challenged to a soccer match against the German national team in Nazi-occupied Paris. The movie starred Michael Caine and Max von Sydow, alongside a cast including professional soccer players.
