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Liverpool fans start petition to ban Messi after Nou Camp showdown

By Our Reporter On May 2, 2019 0

Liverpool fans are incensed that Lionel Messi appeared to ‘punch’ Fabinho before scoring his magnificent free-kick on Wednesday night – to the extent one supporter has started an online petition asking UEFA to charge the Barcelona star.

Messi scored twice as Barca beat Liverpool 3-0 at the Nou Camp in their Champions League semi-final first leg.

The second, his 600th club goal, was one of his best ever strikes – a 35-yard free kick into the top corner. However, a video posted to Twitter appears to call into question whether the set-piece should have been given.

Lionel Messi appeared to ‘punch’ Liverpool’s Fabinho before scoring his magnificent free kick

Messi was blocked off by Fabinho as he attempted to play a one-two in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory

As he and Fabinho collided, replays seem to show Messi lashing out at the head of the player

Despite Fabinho holding his head in pain, referee Bjorn Kuipers gave him a yellow card

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