I will probably be banned for this but... Footie Thread

[race aficionado]

I'm bugged by the inconsistency of hand ball calls.

Barcelona was benefited by 2 hand balls called in their favor that earned a double yellow/red card to a player of the other team.

Earlier that day I watched the Chelsea FA cup game and the same type of hand ball was not even called.

I know it is based on the ref's criteria but the differences in criteria can drive you crazy.

I say that if the ball hits your hand no matter how - it's a handball.

And if its blatant in its voluntary intent - then you yellow card them. Here we again enter the ref's criteria area but I prefer this scenario.

[zormm]

messi is a god

[steveaki13]

messi is a god

Agree.

Look at this. He lines up a trick shot and scores two goals with one shot. Then just strolls off to let the keeper think about it.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_TbcsbP2B8

[Storm]

I'm bugged by the inconsistency of hand ball calls.

Barcelona was benefited by 2 hand balls called in their favor that earned a double yellow/red card to a player of the other team.

Earlier that day I watched the Chelsea FA cup game and the same type of hand ball was not even called.

In La Liga most handballs if not all are given as fouls and a mandatory yellow card follows (kind of stupid as in that game the 2nd yellow did not seem intentional).

[Big Ben]

I say that if the ball hits your hand no matter how - it's a handball.

And if its blatant in its voluntary intent - then you yellow card them. Here we again enter the ref's criteria area but I prefer this scenario.

I can't agree with that. I understand the problem of inconsistency regarding handballs but handing out penalties for every handball would be too much. Everybody would be going for the hands rather than the goal ... just like the way they look for the slightest physical contact to throw themselves to the ground.

[race aficionado]

Copa del Rey clásico today.

[donKey jote]

my dad needs a link as we have his box

[donKey jote]

kick off !

[donKey jote]

JAYsus
MAdrid save off the line

[donKey jote]

0-0 at halftime. Both had their chances so far....