Referee admits he didn't give Lionel Messi a yellow card
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.
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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How many times has Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or? Past trophy wins for Argentina star
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Juan Riquelme backs Lionel Messi to feature for Argentina in 2026 World Cup
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Argentina minus Messi beats Chile to lead South American World Cup qualifying
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Injured Messi still lifts Copa America trophy for the second time in a row
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Sickness Derails Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Comeback
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Will Cavan Sullivan play vs. Lionel Messi this week? Here’s what to know.
The Union's game at Inter Miami is expected to be Messi's first game back from a two-month injury absence. If the Union's ...
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Lionel Messi to return before end of MLS season - Martino
Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni left Messi off the squad that will face ... Los Angeles Galaxy for the Supporters’ Shield trophy, which is awarded to the MLS side with the best ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi Not Ballon d'Or Nominees for First Time Since 2003
One year after Lionel Messi took home his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy, the Argentine international failed to make the list of nominees for the award in 2024. The official list of nominees for the ...
Colombia edges Argentina 2-1, Brazil loses to Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying
Two South American soccer powerhouses lost in World Cup qualifying Tuesday in the absence of their biggest stars, with Lionel ...