Video: Watch Manchester United star Juan Mata take up unique basketball challenge

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Juan Mata displays outrageous skill to basket a football with his leg as part of a challenge thrown at him. The Spaniard doesn’t disappoint as he was succesful in completing the challenge and almost pulled off an unbelievable effort trying to basket the ball from the other end of the basketball court!

Juan Mata is known to be quite outspoken about his views on the game, the team’s performance ,his teammates and in life in general at Old Trafford. He is also known for his efforts to try and reach out to his fans through the social media and the occasional showcasing of his skills with the football.

But just when we thought we had seen it all, the Spaniard looks to have proved us wrong. The soft spoken midfielder was asked to attempt a unique challenge. The challenge being set up on a basketball court for a change. Mata was to take his chances trying to basket a football with his leg!

Juan Mata, being the good natured sport he is, accepted the challenge.

We all have witnessed the brilliance of Juan Mata on the football pitch for Spain, Valencia, Chelsea and Manchester United over the years. The Spanish maestro’s skills and abilities are are without doubt of a very high order and few players can do what he does week in week out in the premier league and for the Spanish national team.

Spanish midfielder Juan Mata has been among the most consistent players for Manchester United over the past three seasons. His exquisite left foot, awareness and technical ability has made him a fan favorite at the Theatre of Dreams.

Juan Mata arrived at Old Trafford in the January transfer window of 2014 from Premier League rivals Chelsea.

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