UEFA Champions League/Europa League 10/11/12 March *** Spoilers ***

I suspect Oscar's reaction was more to save himself than get Ibra in trouble. Looking at the replay it was him, not Ibrahimovic that should have been sent off.
 
I think the fact that Ibra is about twice the weight of Oscar plays its part as well; it looks like a pretty messy 50/50 but it's pretty clear Zlatan isn't coming out worse off.
 
Stewy said:
I think the fact that Ibra is about twice the weight of Oscar plays its part as well; it looks like a pretty messy 50/50 but it's pretty clear Zlatan isn't coming out worse off.
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I think the biggest part is Zlatan didn't feign injury despite being the only one at real threat of it due to Oscar following through studs up.

Such a lovely club
 
Chelsea are embarrassing themselves with their diving and reactions to the smallest taps.
 
I really dislike Chelsea under Mourinho. It's not often I agree with Souness but he's completely right on this, it's gamesmanship, not football. Chelsea barrage the referees, encourage dirty play, influence officials during and before matches. Basically trying everything they can get away with to guarantee victory, and it's all epitomised by the behaviour of the players under him.

You can argue that most clubs try to gain influence to give themselves a better chance when it comes to big decisions - Alex Ferguson was the master at it, but Mourinho, he just goes about it with nothing held back, no shame or grace. It's sheer desperation and it's harming the game because he constantly gets away with it.

When I watch a football match I want the game to be decided by the football played. Yes you get shock results by strange things happening, but I don't want to see it turn into a matter of how much you can cheat, stamp or get away with harassing the ref.
 
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