A footballer who became an internet sensation this year for his backheeled penalty was killed in a car crash.
The United Arab Emirates midfielder, Theyab Awana, 21, died in a car accident yesterday, while travelling back to Abu Dhabi from a training session in Al Ain.
The promising footballer was propelled to fame in July when his footwork helped UAE win in 7-2 to Lebanon.
Check out the famous penalty – at the 78th minute – where Awana runs backwards to the ball and spectacularly knocks it into the goal with his heel.
His fingers were then rapped by the coach, Srecko Katanec, who gave him a yellow card.
[View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xcSY-MVE6ZU:450:350]
