"It's a total red card!" Studged and Dangerous Tackles, Man Utd Martinez 'Ungentlemanly Acts → Yellow Card' Controversy Explodes

Nov 04, 2024

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Lisandro Martinez's (Manchester United) ungentlemanly behavior has come under fire.

British media Daily Star avoided a red card despite Martinez's horror tackle against Cole Palmer (Chelsea) on the 4th (Korea time). The secretariat of the English Premier League (EPL) issued a related statement, it reported.

Manchester United, led by acting coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, drew 1-1 at home in the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on the 4th. Manchester United took a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute of the second half with Bruno Fernandes' penalty score. However, just four minutes later, Moises Caicedo scored the equalizer. The game came to an end on a one-on-one basis. Manchester United had 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses (12 points) in their opening 10 games. It stayed in 13th place. There was no effect of Erik ten Hag's replacement. Manchester United beat Leicester City 5-2 in their first game since the replacement of Ten Hag. However, it slowed down with a draw for Chelsea.

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There was a scene of controversy. It was extra time in the second half when the game was tight at 1-1. Martinez attempted a dangerous tackle in the process of blocking Palmer. Martinez's foot hit Palmer's knee. Palmer collapsed on the ground and complained of pain. The referee gave Martinez a yellow card.

The Daily Star said `Dion Dublin, who played for Manchester United in the past, gave Martinez too light a verdict. Manchester United man Gary Neville also believes Martinez should be shown a red card. Dublin came up "Martinez lifted the stud and knocked Palmer down. Martinez is very lucky." Neville also "Martinez was lucky. I think I'll have to get a red card." Roy Keane and others also criticized Martinez for being `lucky.'

Citing another media mirror report, the outlet said Martinez made a shocking tackle on Palmer. The controversy has reached its climax. With the ball already gone, Martinez recklessly headed to Palmer's knee with his stud high. The referee gave me a yellow card. It was considered a possible violation. Video reading (VAR) also didn't think it was worth the red card sanctions. The EPL secretariat confirmed that it agreed with the judge's lenient position.

The EPL secretariat said 'The referee gave Martinez a yellow card for Palmer's challenge. VAR confirmed there was no possibility of a red card.

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