FORMER Tottenham star Wilson Palacios was stretchered off in a charity match after just two minutes of action.
That’s despite having flown in all the way from Miami to take part in the game.
Forgotten ex-Spurs ace Palacios, 38, spent two-and-a-half years at Spurs after a 2009 move from Wigan.
The Honduras star scored once in 86 appearances.
And he became a firm fan favourite thanks to his no-nonsense approach in midfield.
Palacios, who left Tottenham for Stoke in 2011, got the chance to represent his former London side in a charity match on Sunday.
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Stars gathered from far and wide at Bishop’s Stortford FC to pay tribute to the late father of Tottenham head kitman Steve Dukes.
The likes of Jermaine Defoe, Robbie Keane, Sandro and Edgar Davids all made an appearance against a Celebrity XI featuring the likes of Yaya Toure and Mark Wright.
As for Palacios, he flew all the way from Miami on America’s east coast in order to feature in the charity game.
But disaster struck just two minutes after Palacios entered the fray at half-time.
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The ace replaced Sandro in midfield but lasted only moments after suffering an ankle injury.
Palacios then had to be stretchered off the field, signalling it could be a serious problem.
And the star, who ended his pro career in 2019 with Real Betis, will now be hoping he can return home to Miami without any complications.
But it was good news for Tottenham’s other ex-players as they recorded a 7-1 win over their celeb opponents.
Defoe was the star of the show as he netted a hat-trick.
Sandro, Wayne Routledge and Robbie Keane were also on target in the thrashing.
And a sold-out crowd ensured there was a good donation for the Essex & Hertfordshire Air Ambulance, who treated kitman Dukes’ father Charlie.
He sadly passed away three years ago aged 73 after being hit by a car while cycling.
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