<p>Argentina great Lionel Messi once escaped a yellow card in exchange for his jersey. Former football referee Carlos Chandia admitted informing Messi of not charging him for a handball offence during the 2007 Copa America semis clash against Mexico. Messi was already booked (with one yellow card) for an offence, and if he had gotten another, he could have missed the final. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a chat with ESPN on the FShow, the former referee revealed telling Messi of getting away from a second yellow but at his jersey’s cost.</p>

<p>‘This is a yellow card, but it will cost you your jersey,’ and I didn’t show him the yellow card,” Chandia said per multiple outlets.</p>

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<p>During the semis clash, Argentina led the game by 3-0, with goals coming from Gabriel Heinze, Roman Riquelme and Messi. However, just before the final whistle, Messi fouled with a handball, with Argentina facing a potential threat of losing their emerging superstar for the final.</p>

<p>“There were two-and-a-half minutes left, and the score was 3-0. Showing him a yellow card would have taken away his chance of playing in the Copa America final,” the former referee said while noting the importance of the second yellow card.</p>

<p>Detailing what happened further and if Messi even obliged&nbsp;the referee's offer, Chandia said Messi gave him his jersey inside the dressing room; in fact, he wanted to give it on the field, but the referee denied it for obvious reasons.</p>

<p>“He gave me the shirt in the dressing room afterwards. In fact, he wanted to take it off on the pitch, and I told him: ‘No, no, no, no; take it to the dressing room’. And he came to the dressing room with the jersey and left it there for me,” Chandia continued.</p>

<h2>Argentina lost, and so did Chandia</h2>

<p>Fortunately, Chandia’s decision to let Messi escape his second yellow card did not directly impact the final’s result as Brazil proved costly for Argentina, with Julio Baptista, Roberto Ayala and Dani Alves scoring for the eventual winners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, several years later, Lionel Messi emerged as the most decorated footballer ever, with 45 trophies – the most by any player in the game’s history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides winning Copa America several times since, Messi guided Argentina to its third World Cup title in 2022, where they beat France in a penalty shootout.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Argentina great Lionel Messi once escaped a yellow card in exchange for his jersey. Former football referee Carlos Chandia admitted informing Messi of not charging him for a handball offence during the 2007 Copa America semis clash against Mexico.

Argentina great Lionel Messi once escaped a yellow card in exchange for his jersey. Former football referee Carlos Chandia admitted informing Messi of not charging him for a handball offence during the 2007 Copa America semis clash against Mexico. Messi was already booked (with one yellow card) for an offence, and if he had gotten another, he could have missed the final. In a chat with ESPN on the FShow, the former referee revealed telling Messi of getting away from a second yellow but at his jersey’s cost. ‘This is a yellow card, but it will cost you your jersey,’ and I didn’t show him the yellow card,” Chandia said per multiple outlets. ALSO READ: Premier League: Ange Postecoglou defends Dominic Solanke after slow start to Spurs career During the semis clash, Argentina led the game by 3-0, with goals coming from Gabriel Heinze, Roman Riquelme and Messi. However, just before the final whistle, Messi fouled with a handball, with Argentina facing a potential threat of losing their emerging superstar for the final. “There were two-and-a-half minutes left, and the score was 3-0. Showing him a yellow card would have taken away his chance of playing in the Copa America final,” the former referee said while noting the importance of the second yellow card. Detailing what happened further and if Messi even obliged the referee's offer, Chandia said Messi gave him his jersey inside the dressing room; in fact, he wanted to give it on the field, but the referee denied it for obvious reasons. “He gave me the shirt in the dressing room afterwards. In fact, he wanted to take it off on the pitch, and I told him: ‘No, no, no, no; take it to the dressing room’. And he came to the dressing room with the jersey and left it there for me,” Chandia continued. Argentina lost, and so did Chandia Fortunately, Chandia’s decision to let Messi escape his second yellow card did not directly impact the final’s result as Brazil proved costly for Argentina, with Julio Baptista, Roberto Ayala and Dani Alves scoring for the eventual winners. Meanwhile, several years later, Lionel Messi emerged as the most decorated footballer ever, with 45 trophies – the most by any player in the game’s history. Besides winning Copa America several times since, Messi guided Argentina to its third World Cup title in 2022, where they beat France in a penalty shootout. (With inputs from agencies)

Lionel Messi escaped yellow card in exchange for jersey during 2007 Copa America, reveals former referee

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<p>Footballing history was made during the derby match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon in Portugal last week when the first-ever 'white card' was shown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While football fans are aware of the 'red cards' and 'yellow cards', furnished by the referees for offending or ill-disciplined players, the white card is used when a 'good deed' is performed in the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the 44th minute of the game, a fan in the stands became unconscious, forcing the referee to halt the game. It was at this time that medical staff from both teams ran into the stands to attend to the fan.</p>

<p>As the fan was treated, referee Catarina Campos gave the 'white card' which was applauded vociferously by the thousands of attendees across the stadiums. The medics of the respective teams were also applauded for their work.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two clubs have a fierce rivalry but the moment of sportsmanship stood out as both sets of fans came together for the endearing moment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Essentially, the card can be shown to anyone to recognise fair play and is designed to 'improve ethical value in the sport'.</p>

<p>So far, it is only being used in Portugal,&nbsp;It is highly unlikely that the white card will be seen in Premier League or any other top European league.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Akin to the added extra-time experiment by FIFA during the Qatar World Cup, the brandishing of white card has received a mixed response from the public.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While some appreciate what the card represents, others are indifferent to its symbolic nature. There is no reward or punishment for it. Thus, in a game that essentially celebrates or penalises any action, it becomes a moot point, according to the detractors.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Footballing history was made during the derby match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon in Portugal last week when the first-ever 'white card' was shown. While football fans are aware of the 'red cards' and 'yellow cards', furnished by the referees for offending or ill-disciplined players, the white card is used when a 'good deed' is performed in the match.

Footballing history was made during the derby match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon in Portugal last week when the first-ever 'white card' was shown. While football fans are aware of the 'red cards' and 'yellow cards', furnished by the referees for offending or ill-disciplined players, the white card is used when a 'good deed' is performed in the match. During the 44th minute of the game, a fan in the stands became unconscious, forcing the referee to halt the game. It was at this time that medical staff from both teams ran into the stands to attend to the fan. As the fan was treated, referee Catarina Campos gave the 'white card' which was applauded vociferously by the thousands of attendees across the stadiums. The medics of the respective teams were also applauded for their work. As equipas médicas de Benfica e Sporting receberam cartão branco após assistirem uma pessoa que se sentiu mal na bancada 👏 pic.twitter.com/ihin0FAlJF — B24 (@B24PT) January 21, 2023 × WATCH | Gravitas: The death of possession football? × The two clubs have a fierce rivalry but the moment of sportsmanship stood out as both sets of fans came together for the endearing moment. Essentially, the card can be shown to anyone to recognise fair play and is designed to 'improve ethical value in the sport'. So far, it is only being used in Portugal, It is highly unlikely that the white card will be seen in Premier League or any other top European league. Read more: World's top revenue-generating football clubs revealed Akin to the added extra-time experiment by FIFA during the Qatar World Cup, the brandishing of white card has received a mixed response from the public. While some appreciate what the card represents, others are indifferent to its symbolic nature. There is no reward or punishment for it. Thus, in a game that essentially celebrates or penalises any action, it becomes a moot point, according to the detractors. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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