sport">The star player of FC Barcelona took off his shirt on Sunday after his goal in the home game against Osasuna (4-0), after which he showed the number 10 jersey that Maradona wore during his year at Newell’s Old Boys in 1993. Barcelona picked at that Argentinian club Messi left at the age of 13.
sport">Messi received the yellow card for his final greeting to Maradona. The Barcelona captain received much appreciation and acclaim from around the world for his action, but the Spanish federation proved unrelenting.
sport">“We understand this tribute, but according to the rules, a player should be penalized if he takes off his shirt when celebrating a goal, regardless of the motive.”
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