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Argentina's Lionel Messi shown red: 'Referee should've gone to VAR' – Steve Nicol | Copa America



Steve Nicol, Gab Marcotti, Paul Mariner and Dan Thomas of ESPN FC react to Lionel Messi’s red card he received for an altercation with Gary Medel during Argentina’s 2-1 win vs. Chile in the Copa America third-place match. Nicol sternly feels VAR should’ve been consulted, which he thinks would’ve reduced Messi’s red card to a yellow. Marcotti also delves into what the future holds for Lionel Messi following another international disappointment for his country.
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Will Argentina's Lionel Messi be punished for calling the referees corrupt? | Copa America



ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop, Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno share their thoughts on Lionel Messi’s comments after he received a red card in Argentina’s 2-1 win over Chile in the Copa America third-place match. Moreno calls Messi’s comments «irresponsible,» but admits that the Barcelona star’s strong tone could endear him even more to Argentina’s fans. Nicol shows his support for the Argentina captain by saying, «sometimes you have to get how you’re feeling off your chest even when you know you’ll be fined.»

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