Marcelo Slams Ref: Messi Should Have Seen Red for Challenge

In a fiery post-match interview, former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior didn't hold back his criticism of the officiating after a recent fixture. Marcelo claimed that a dangerous challenge by Lionel Messi should have resulted in a red card, but the Argentine superstar escaped punishment. 'This is a red card, but because it's Messi there's nothing,' Marcelo fumed, suggesting that star players receive preferential treatment from referees. The incident occurred during a high-st...