USMNT legend DaMarcus Beasley revealed he lost a tooth before a FOX Sports broadcast and put it in his pocket so he could be on TV.
USMNT legend Damarcus Beasley sensationally lost a tooth just before Fox Sports’ coverage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. live tv.
The only American to make his first appearance in 2002 and the first to play in four World Cups in 2014, he was the only American to do so after a U.S. channel aired England’s 3-0 victory over Senegal and France’s victory over Poland. was caught off guard by an unexpected turn of events on Sunday night (3). -1).
The 40-year-old, who scored 17 goals in 126 appearances for the United States in 16 years, was later jokingly told by TV host Kate Abdo on Fox Sports’ Tonight that he would “never come again.” I was scolded because I swore.
126-cap former USMNT midfielder Damarcus Beasley lost a tooth at Fox Sports on Sunday
The 40-year-old, who has represented the United States in four World Cups, was stunned by the moment on TV.
“Every time I’m on this show, you’re always getting something,” Beasley said.
“The crown came off 20 seconds before going on air, so I put it in my pocket and started the show.”
His live TV guest appearance came the day after the USMNT lost the World Cup Round of 16 to the Netherlands (3-1) in Al Rayyan. The results were the same as in 2010 and 2014.
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“We’ve shown we can compete with the top teams, but obviously over the past few years we don’t think we have enough respect for American football and the way we play, so we want to change the narrative. Only, said midfielder Weston McKechnie.
“I think we’ve achieved some of that in this World Cup.”
Expectations were high for a team centered around young rising stars playing in some of Europe’s top leagues after veterans from the previous generation like Beasley paved the way for overseas expansion.
USA’s Landon Donovan (left) celebrates with Beasley (right) against Mexico in 2007
The co-owner of Fort Wayne FC played for PSV, Manchester City, Glasgow Rangers, Hanover 96 and more during his time playing on the Old Continent.
He also won five CONCACAF Gold Cups in his home country and reached the quarterfinals, being part of the United States’ best World Cup performance in over half a century.
No country in North, Central America or the Caribbean has reached the semi-finals since the United States in 1930.
Meanwhile, the CONCACAF Gold Cup will be held from 26 June to 16 July and will see most of the European-based US teams including star player and Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic, Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reina and Brenden Aaronsson. of players should be able to participate.
USMNT withdrew from the World Cup after losing 3-1 to the Netherlands on Saturday.
With the United States automatically qualifying as co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, next year’s Gold Cup will be one of the few opportunities in the cycle for core groups to compete in competitive matches.
However, after the weekend’s loss to the Netherlands, America’s head coach Greg Verhalter has not said whether he wants to stay.
“Over the next few weeks, I’ll clear my head, sit down and figure out what to do next,” he said.
Verhalter’s contract expires this month, according to the United States Soccer Federation’s latest financial statements.
Verhalter led the United States to a 37-11-12 tie, sending the team that did not qualify for Russia 2018 to the World Cup for the first time in eight years.
