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Yes, that's Messi headbutting Yanga-Mbiwa -- albeit after the Roma player had already leaned his head in -- and then upping the ante by grabbing his throat and shoving him back. You can just see Yanga-Mbiwa saying something at the edge of the frame as Messi approaches him, but no matter what he said, there's no justification for Messi's action.

Somehow, neither player was sent off, but don't be surprised if there's further punishment for these actions later on down the line, because that is in no way, shape, or form OK. Even if Yanga-Mbiwa said something awful, Messi should never have done what he did, and will fully deserve a harsh punishment should one be meted out. You just can't headbutt someone, and you certainly can't grab them by the throat like that.

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2015/8/5/9103825/lionel-messi-attacks-yanga-mbiwa-headbutt-throat-grab-barcelona-roma

Messi is suppose to be ban, But Nothing from FIFA yet....politics...

"if na CR7, them for don tag am rude and probably give him 5-7 match ban"

CC lalasticlala crazyman ishilove. abeg make una help move this thread to FP make people see am oooo.... " Messi too gat emotion "

Notin spoil. Up Barca

That's FIFA's boy.
Notihing spoil cos dem no go do am anything.

In Nija it is called PDP

XTROVAT:
That's FIFA's boy.
Notihing spoil cos dem no go do am anything.

In Nija it is called PDP

Abbeyme:
Notin spoil. Up Barca

So are you guys saying that what he did wasn't wrong?

If na CR7 we no go hear word again oooo

shalomm:



So are you guys saying that what he did wasn't wrong?

If na CR7 we no go hear word again oooo

Boss, I ain't saying what he did was right but all am point out is that the possibility of him being punished is infinitesimal.

shalomm:



So are you guys saying that what he did wasn't wrong?

If na CR7 we no go hear word again oooo

pls put sentiment aside and follow the rules. If the ref didn't see it, then the authorities can step in and punish him. But the ref saw it and took action by dishing out a yellow card. That in Fifas books has ended the matter. What you can say is that the ref was lenient but that is to his discretion. Besides it was jus a friendly game so what's the fuss about??
Fifa avoids stepping into a matter the ref has already decided so as not to undermine their authority.

yoji:

pls put sentiment aside and follow the rules. If the ref didn't see it, then the authorities can step in and punish him. But the ref saw it and took action by dishing out a yellow card. That in Fifas books has ended the matter. What you can say is that the ref was lenient but that is to his discretion. Besides it was jus a friendly game so what's the fuss about??
Fifa avoids stepping into a matter the ref has already decided so as not to undermine their authority.

" why d plenty English na? you for just say Barca fan dey here"

What sentiment bro? i don't understand the sentiment part....


BTW did you watch the match?

XTROVAT:


Boss, I ain't saying what he did was right but all am point out is that the possibility of him being punished is infinitesimal.

and why should the possibility be " extremely small" Mr?

shalomm:


" why d plenty English na? you for just say Barca fan dey here"

What sentiment bro? i don't understand the sentiment part....


BTW did you watch the match?

am actually a man u fan so actually I should be biased considering that barca has beaten my team mercilessly the last two times we met in the champions league final.
didn't know my English was that complicated. Okay lemme try and break it down
Since ref don punish messi for the match with yellow card, FIFA considers it settled. If to say na off the ball incident, Fifa for do meeting on top him,head.
hope its clearer now

yoji:

am actually a man u fan so actually I should be biased considering that barca has beaten my team mercilessly the last two times we met in the champions league final.
didn't know my English was that complicated. Okay lemme try and break it down
Since ref don punish messi for the match with yellow card, FIFA considers it settled. If to say na off the ball incident, Fifa for do meeting on top him,head.
hope its clearer now

Lol! bros, your English isn't complicated ooo... was just joking...." i say why de plenty english" not why the complicated english....

sorry, i never knew u don't speak pidgin......