That Rabiot tackle on Tonali, how is that not a yellow?! I could see it being a red card
:nono:
Completely legitimate, non-bookable tackle. :hush:
Only saw the first half on my phone but I had another look today on a big screen, and yea, that Pjanic shirt grab I mentioned was an utter joke.
It's a
blatant professional foul. He's not even disguising an attempt to win the ball. He's just super conspicuously grabbing Balotelli's shirt to prevent a counter attack.
TBH I have no problem with the foul itself whatsoever. It's taking one for the team. It's cynical defending and I would want my players to do the same to prevent a dangerous counter if we lost the ball in a vulnerable position.
But the fact that he wasn't carded is a disgrace. That's an indisputable, regulation yellow card, every day of the week, in every league in the world. It's like removing your shirt in celebration. It's an automatic, unquestionable yellow card. Just like shirt pulling, let alone a professional foul. But no yellow?
good one.
Was it a game-changing foul or in the penalty box or a clear red? Obviously not. But it's the fact that fucking juve, and in particular this
fucking cancer Pjanic, always get away with these "little" fouls is infuriating. The filthy prick always gets to play with complete impunity and then later gets subbed off after escaping 3 or 4 bookable offences. That flying elbow to Rafinha's face is something I will never forget and something I will always hold as indisputable evidence of the preferential treatment these cunts get.