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Submitted by Burkie 1 on Tue, 16/02/2016 - 23:42

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Can anyone tell me whether or not that Messi penalty the othe night legal ?whats the betting everyone in the prem will be at it by next week

Red Neck Iron

Wed, 17/02/2016 - 07:38

Burkie my interperatation is it is legal as long as the ball travels one whole revolution before Suarez hits it. you look upon it as a direct free kick.

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moore 6 legend

Wed, 17/02/2016 - 08:03

You are allowed to pass the ball to a teammate as long as the pass is forward from the penalty spot and the teammate is in a legal position at the time of the pass (onside and outside the penalty area, makes you wonder why more teams don't try this. It seems to be a far easier chance of scoring (when done correctly),(A Pires & Henry) guffaw, Then again you really shouldn't be missing from 12 yards anyway

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andycarrollstyle

Wed, 17/02/2016 - 09:19

Also the penalty taker cannot touch the ball again until another player has made contact. Remember the Diamanti penalty v Arsenal or Liverpool - I forget which, but he slipped on the run up so clubbed the ball twice as he fell but still scored! Goal counted though

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hammer1980

Wed, 17/02/2016 - 13:54

Although it is legal to do this, I think it was a bit a lack of respect towards the opponents (the match ended 6-1). Players like Messi and Suarez do not need to do these things .He could do kick the penalty to him.

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I prefer watching the failed attempt and the post match interview, Henry's reaction is priceless!

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