i agree, he easily earned himself a further ban for a couple of matches....No dive, no pen but, wow, needs a longer rest for the push on the referee!!!! No need for that whatsoever!!
First one there was contact so deffo no simulation, QUOTE]
I've never understood or bought that idea. Just because there was contact doesn't mean no dive. Means it's less likely, sure - sometimes a player just happens to lose their footing easily, but it's dangerous to essentially have a rule of 'contact equals no dive'
I'm happy with a dive being the decision. But right or wrong, the push was disgraceful. Players who assault referees, even like this, should have their suspensions measured in years. He'll probably just get a few weeks.
it might come down back to 4 the minimum. if RM are successful in their appeal for the 2nd Yellow and RC. But I couldn't agree more and I'm a RM fan (not of Cristiano though). No place in football for anything like that behaviour. Nothing justifies that sort of reaction in my books.5 game ban... good
It's consistent with the standard Spain has set over the last 2-3 years. Though, they did let Neymar off with 0 last year after his referee abuse situation after a second caution.I think it's lenient personally, one game for the red means only one extra game compared to a straight red card has been added. Should have been longer, really set an example that this isn't acceptable.
Ahh, Bless, he's persecuted now!!!
Pi$$weak. It might be consistent with other offences, but the standard needs to change.5 game ban... good