Lionel Messi shockingly avoids Copa América final suspension after referee jersey trade
Chilean official Carlos Chandía has explained why he decided against giving Messi a yellow card, which would have seen him miss the 2007 final.
Referee confesses to favouring Lionel Messi after 'making shocking 12-word agreement for shirt DURING game'
As reported by The Mirror, Chandia said on the ESPN FShow: “Out of nowhere, Messi lifts a ball and touches it with his hand, but in the middle of the pitch. There was no goal-scoring chance for the Mexican team or anything like that. So, I told him: 'This is a yellow card, but it will cost you your jersey,' and I didn’t show him the yellow card.
Referee confesses to favouring Lionel Messi as they made 12-word agreement mid-match
Carlos Chandia has detailed that he skipped giving Lionel Messi a yellow card - which would have forced him to miss the 2007 Copa America final - in exchange for his match-worn jersey
Referee admits he made controversial Lionel Messi decision to barter for his shirt
Lionel Messi could have been omitted from the 2007 Copa America final, but referee Carlos Chandia let him off the hook so he'd get his match-worn jersey.
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