Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot is the latest footballer to suffer from a bizarre injury.
The 25-year-old was taken to hospital last week after an egg he was microwaving exploded in his face.
We take a look at some of the more unusual excuses footballers have come up with for missing games.
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