Referee admits favoring Argentina in Copa America to get Lionel Messi's jersey
A former referee has confessed asking for Lionel Messi's Argentina jersey during a Copa America match. Two months after Lionel Messi lifted his second Copa America trophy with Argentina, former FIFA referee Carlos Chandia admitted favoring the Inter Miami icon in the 2007 Copa America semifinals in exchange of his jersey.
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Referee Explains How He Favoured Argentina in Copa America to Get Messi’s Shirt
Two months after Argentina won the Copa America, a former FIFA referee has confessed to favouring Lionel Messi during the 2007 edition in exchange for his jersey.
Referee admits he didn't give Lionel Messi a yellow card after making agreement that he could have his shirt... and booking would have ruled Argentine out of Copa America final
Former referee Carlos Chandia has shockingly admitted that he spared Lionel Messi from a yellow card after making an agreement that he could have his match-worn shirt.
Revealed: Lionel Messi struck mid-game referee deal to avoid major final ban – with Argentina superstar’s shirt worth more to match official than following the rules
It has been revealed that Lionel Messi once struck a mid-game shirt deal with a Copa America referee that allowed him to avoid a ban for the final.
Referee ADMITS refusing to give Lionel Messi a card just so he could get Barcelona legend’s shirt after match
FORMER referee Carlos Chandia has admitted to purposefully avoiding booking Lionel Messi in return for the superstar’s match-worn shirt. Chilean referee Chandia was in charge of the 2007
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