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MikeBison

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I never thought there was any contact with the face, as all initial angles made it look like his foot was about head height and his thigh goes into him with the chest. But Mane's foot does get into the side of his face.

I still don't think it's a red. I'd expect every forward to go for that ball. There's mad inconsistency from the refs as you'll see that another 20 times this season before a player gets sent off.

Did Otamendi not 'endanger' Mane when he slid into his ribs after Fernandinho fouled him? Inconsistency.

Anyway, hope Ederson is alright.

Hope the rout doesn't go much further.
 

faridmon

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No he didn't



Except he didn't, like at all.

He didn't touch his face.

Harsh red for me, hes going for the ball and Ederson dips his head... Mane has to be concerned about hurting the keeper, what about the keeper?

His eyes were on the ball too... 50:50. Unfortunate the keeper is hurt for sure though

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are some of these posts serious?
 

Daffy Duck

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are some of these posts serious?

Yes, that is not a kick.

Edit to clarify

A collision.

Kick implies intent, as in he swung his leg back and kicked him in the head, he didn't do that. They collided with each other, yes the boot was high but the ball was there to be won.

All told it's a shitty situation for everyone.
 

Jimrpg

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LOL at everyone who thinks Mane wasn't a red card. There should be some duty of care from all players on the football pitch you know.
 

Daffy Duck

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what is it then?

A collision.

Kick implies intent, as in he swung his leg back and kicked him in the head, he didn't do that. They collided with each other, yes the boot was high but the ball was there to be won.

All told it's a shitty situation for everyone.
 

Best

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You've basically got the force of Mane's body running at full speed onto Ederson's head. It's literally a flying MMA kick.
 
Shocked by how long it took this thread to realise it [I]was[/I] a red, tbh.[/QUOTE]

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It was clear when it happened. Didn't even need a replay. 50:50, leg above waist, contact made with head, studs shown, full pace, both jumping. Thats about as close to dangerous play in football you can get.
 

Best

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The fact is Mane wouldn't have been able to challenge for the ball without serious foul play. The only way he makes a challenge is by putting his fellow professional at risk. Saying he has to challenge is nonsense.
 

RocknRola

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True, but they shouldn't have left Morata go. They need someone else and Benzema and Bale are being throw under the bus.

Yeah, granted I haven't watched this game (yet) so I have no idea how those 2 played, but tying 1-1 with Levante at home... not a good look for RM.
 
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