Messi was obstructed for the free kick that he scored from and it should have been an indirect free kick. Obstruction law seems to be ignored by reds now.
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Obstruction law Messi
- Thread starter pilgrimage
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If a player "impedes the progress of an opponent" then indeed it would be an indirect free kick.
However if the referee sees it as "charging an opponent" in a manner considered to be careless, reckless or using excessive force then the correct award is a direct free kick.
I would say the referee had every right to see it as the latter.
However if the referee sees it as "charging an opponent" in a manner considered to be careless, reckless or using excessive force then the correct award is a direct free kick.
I would say the referee had every right to see it as the latter.
I love watching the 'English' clubs fail, especially at the hands of such wonderful players as Messi. What a goal.
I love seeing the English sides succeed to be honest...with the exception of Liverpool. They're fans are completely unbearable and some of the most arrogant and deluded sports fans on the planet. Gracias Messi