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Daily Mail
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Former Barcelona player hospitalised in Greece after being bitten on his genitals while walking his dog
Spanish footballer Carles Perez has been hospitalised in Thessaloniki after suffering a painful dog bite to his genitals while walking his pet in a park. The former Barcelona winger, now on loan at Greek side Aris Thessaloniki from Celta Vigo, was reportedly trying to break up a fight between his own dog and another when the incident occurred. Local reports say the 27-year-old required six stitches following the injury and remains under medical observation. The incident happened just days after Perez made his debut for Aris in a Europa Conference League qualifier, playing the full match against Araz-Nakhchivan. He had joined the Greek outfit this summer in a bid to reignite his career following a frustrating spell with Celta. Although the injury is not believed to be life-threatening, surgery is said to be under consideration and his return to action has been postponed indefinitely. The dog is said to have bitten the 27-year-old winger, pictured back in 2019, on his genitals A product of Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, Perez made 13 senior appearances for the Catalan giants before moving to AS Roma in 2020. He later joined Celta Vigo permanently after a loan spell, but spent last season at Getafe, scoring three goals in 30 appearances across all competitions. His move to Aris was seen as a fresh start after falling out of favour in Vigo. The Greek club has confirmed his hospitalisation and said further updates on his recovery will follow. Perez, who played 18 times for Spain at youth level, is now recovering at home.
Ammon
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Ammon
Injury blow for Aris as Perez ruled out following dog bite
Ammon News - Aris Thessaloniki winger Carles Perez has been sidelined after suffering a groin injury in a dog attack, Spanish media reported on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Spaniard was reported to be walking his own dog when he was bitten in the genitals by another dog during an attempt to separate the animals. The incident left him with a deep wound, requiring treatment in a hospital. Perez featured in the Greek side's 2–1 defeat at Araz-Nakhchivan in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League. Local media report he will be unavailable for the return fixture in Thessaloniki. Reuters
News18
31-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Former Barcelona Player Rushed To Surgery After Genitals Get Bitten By Raging Dog In Greece
Dogs love having a ball, literally. Well, Carles Perez sure learnt the same the hard way. The former Barcelona and current Aris Thessaloniki winger has been sidelined due to a groin injury sustained in a dog attack, as reported by Spanish media on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Spaniard was walking his own dog when he was bitten in the genitals by another dog while trying to separate the animals. The incident resulted in a deep wound that required hospital treatment. Perez may need surgery and has reportedly already received six stitches to close the wound. Currently on loan in the Greek Super League from Celta Vigo, Perez was treated at a private hospital in Panorama, a suburb of Thessaloniki. He is under observation and will be taking some time off the pitch with no specified return date, missing his side's Conference League qualification match against Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. Perez played in the Greek team's 2–1 defeat against Araz-Nakhchivan in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League. The Spaniard is aiming to rejuvenate his career in Thessaloniki following a loan deal with an option to buy. Despite his previous loan spell at Getafe, he did not secure a permanent move, and Celta Vigo has been seeking a transfer for him for several months. The ex-Barcelona youth player has made just one appearance for his new club before being abruptly halted by the injury. Perez played the full 90 minutes in Aris' first-leg defeat against Araz-Naxçıvan. Perez made 13 senior appearances for Barcelona before moving on loan to Serie A side Roma, where he was obligated to stay, scoring eight goals in 75 appearances as the club won the Conference League. After two seasons, he returned to La Liga with Celta on loan, which eventually became a permanent move.
Daily Mirror
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ex-Barcelona star hospitalised after dog bites his genitals in freak accident
Former Barcelona starlet Carles Perez is out of action for current club Aris Thessaloniki after suffering a freak injury when a dog bit his genitals and left him requiring a hospital visit A footballer suffered a dog bite to his genitals and was hospitalised as a result. Former Barcelona ace Carles Perez is not in a serious condition but could yet face surgery and required six stitches to seal his wound. Perez, who spent eight years with the Catalan giants, now plays for Aris Thessaloniki and was walking his own dog when the incident took place. The 27-year-old came out worse for wear when trying to separate the hounds, according to reports. The player, currently on loan in the Greak Super League from Celta Vigo, is said to have been treated in a private hospital in Panorama, a suburb outside Thessaloniki. Perez is 'under observation' and looks set for some time off the pitch with no timeframe for his return — the attacker will miss his side's Conference League qualification match against Araz-Naxçıvan PFK. Aris manager Marinos Ouzounidis confirmed that Perez would have started the clash, as the Greek side attempt to overcome a 2-1 deficit, before the freak incident took place. Ouzounidis said: "Carles would have been in the starting line-up. "This incident happened but we can't dwell on it any longer. My mind is working on alternative solutions and we have worked on them. 'That's why I insist that it's important to have players with personality. So I'm interested in the group of players that I will have at my disposal, to give the most they can.' Perez is looking to rejuvinate his career in Thessaloniki after the side agreed a loan deal with option to buy. The Spain youth international failed to convince Getafe to secure his signature permanently after his loan there last season and Celta Vigo were said to be looking to cement an exit for their charge 'for months'. The ex-Barcelona youth star has played just once for his new club thus far before being dramatically stopped in his tracks. Perez played 90 minutes in Aris' first leg defeat against Araz-Naxçıvan. Perez made 13 senior appearances for Barca before moving on loan to Serie A side Roma. The deal for the Spaniard included an obligation to buy as he his way to eight goals in 75 appearances as the club won the Conference League. After two seasons Perez was once again on loan as he made a return to La Liga with Celta before they too made his move a permanent one. After making his exit from Barcelona at 22, after making his debut a year before and featuring 12 times in the months before it, Perez expressed his frustration with the manner of his departure from Camp Nou. "I didn't understand my exit, but I respect the decision and thank the club for their treatment of me over the years," Perez told Marca in 2020. "People talk about the academy, but sometimes they prefer to spend millions and don't have patience with young players. That's how it is. People have to forget my past there."
New York Times
30-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Former Barcelona forward Carles Perez injured after being bitten by dog in genital area
Former Barcelona forward Carles Perez has been injured after a dog attacked him and bit his genitals. The incident happened while the Celta Vigo striker — currently on loan to Aris Thessaloniki — was walking his own dog, according to Spanish outlet Marca and Perez, was admitted to hospital afterwards, the Greek club confirmed to the publication. Advertisement The 27-year-old's first appearance for Aris came in a Conference League qualifier against Araz-Nakhchivan a week ago after joining this summer, where the team lost but he played the whole game. Perez left Barcelona in 2020 after 13 senior appearances, making a loan move to AS Roma permanent after coming through the Spanish club's La Masia academy. He had a season-long loan spell at Celta Vigo in the 2022-23 campaign before making that deal permanent in 2023. The former Spain youth international was on loan at Getafe last season. He played 30 games across La Liga and the Copa del Rey for Getafe, scoring three. Perez made 18 appearances at youth international level for Spain but has not broken into the senior side.
