The expulsion of Lionel Messi in the match between Argentina and Chile for the third place of the Copa America was unexpected for the Argentine narrators who were in charge of the broadcast of the event for their compatriots, who did not hide their indignation for the decision of the Paraguayan referee Mario Díaz de Vivar.
Sebastián Vignolo, commentator for TV Pública channel for the match, was one of those surprised by the red card received by the Albiceleste star after an intense altercation with Gary Medel.
'Pollo' Vignolo is outraged by Lionel Messi's expulsion. (Video: TV Pública Argentina)
'Pollo' was astonished by the decision of the Paraguayan referee and considered that only the Chilean defender deserved to be expelled, absolving the Barcelona striker of guilt.
The commentator designated by TyC Sports agreed with his colleague when judging the action that occurred at the 37th minute of the game, changing the course of the match played in Sao Paulo.
The red card for Messi was also not understood in the narration of TyC Sports. (Video: TyC Sports)
The controversial expulsion of Messi and Medel occurred when Argentina was winning 2-0 against Chile with goals from Sergio Agüero and Paulo Dybala, and then Arturo Vidal scored and set the final 2-1.
TyC Sports journalists criticize the referee's decision for the expulsion. (Video: TyC Sports)
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