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Angel Di Maria 'smoked' by referee who delivers NFL-style tackle to the face during friendly

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Juventus' first pre-season match ahead of the start of Serie A started playing the wrong type of football as fans joked about Di Maria narrowly avoiding a serious injury.The Argentina international pulled on the Old Lady's shirt for the first time as Juve beat Mexican side CD Guadalajara 2-0 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Despite the match looking like a routine win when looking at the scoreline, the former Real Madrid and PSG winger took a thumping when he was put on the deck by the ref in what looked like an American Football style challenge.

Di Maria, who has only just joined Juventus from French champions PSG, was lucky to avoid injury when the ref stood his ground as the forward hurtled towards him.

The pair crashed into each other and the player was left lying on the turf as the ref tried to stop himself from landing on the floor next to him. READ MORE: Coventry fans confused as Man City's Erling Haaland pictured wearing Sky Blues topThe NFL-style takeout saw the ref putting his arm out and hitting the player in what looked like a nasty accident.

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