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Raul Jimenez’s Headband Tells the Story of His Remarkable Comeback
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First reported by N12 · Jun 11, 2026
What happened
Raul Jimenez scored in Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup win over South Africa on June 11, 2026, while wearing a protective headband that drew attention worldwide. The headband reflects a 2020 Premier League injury that left him with a skull fracture and brain bleeding, and he has since returned to top-level football.
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