while much of the globe is preoccupied with the world cup from june 12-july 13,

here is an alternative championship that could give fifa a run for its money.

the world toe-wrestling championships.

in 1976, when pubgoers in derbyshire, england grew bored with arm wrestling,

they began locking big toes and trying to pin their opponent’s foot to the ground.

rules state that competitors must yell out ‘toe much!’ if they want to throw in the towel.

competition is serious.

world champion, alan ‘nasty’ nash

has come home with broken toes nine times!

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just play. have fun. enjoy the game.

michael jordan

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credits: cameracrewgermany.com, bbc news, mental floss magazine