Comments on: Meet Mauricio Baldivieso, the 12 Year Old Professional Footballer

By: Marco P.

Marco P. — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:21:09 +0000

Surprising that the FA (or the club)’s insurance companies allowed this to happen. The dad-coach probably waived all responsibility fees in case of an accident.

NOT a “dad of the year” candidate, I’m sure.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:35:59 +0000

I like how the lad was wearing the #10 jersey… It wasn’t much of a knock that he took (I know he’s 12…). The way he rolled on the ground you’d thought he broke a leg. Didn’t like how he slapped out at the offending player later in the video.

By: -nickt.-

-nickt.- — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:50:49 +0000

if he was in the stands serving a suspension how could he have have sent the kid out? maybe the kid is good. maybe it’s an assistant trying to gain favor. can’t see pinning this on the coach though.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:28:42 +0000

It should not be allowed to let a 12 year boy play professional with grown-ups players for the simple reason that he can be hurt. He is not phisically fully developed and strong.

It recalls trist stories from several sports of parents that have had great ambitions on behalf of their sons or daughters and spoiled their lives.

Fifa should not tolerate such unethical ambitions from irresponsible parents.

By: Juan

Juan — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:52:14 +0000

That’s insane. I’m amazed the kid had the balls to go out there. He took a tackle too? I’m blown away that it didn’t break every bone in his body.

Bet his team isn’t too happy about this either.

By: Emmanuel

Emmanuel — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:18:48 +0000

haha that is ridiculous. once that kid can take a tackle without crying then maybe he will be able to play pro. but for now i think they should take him back to the little leagues. he can shine there

By: cathal

cathal — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:42:20 +0000

That doesn’t half take the biscuit…