Muller Accuses Referee of Favoring Messi in Controversial Call

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Thomas Muller, former Germany international

Reddit Sports - Lionel Messi, Argentine footballer

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Thomas Muller claimed that Lionel Messi's presence influences refereeing decisions.

Reddit Sports - Muller stated that he received a yellow card during a match against Argentina, which he believes was due to Messi being nearby.

WHERE:

Reddit Sports - The incident occurred during a match against Argentina.

WHEN:

Reddit Sports - The specific match referenced by Muller is not dated, but it involved a moment when he was leading against Argentina.

WHY:

Reddit Sports - Muller suggested that the referee's decision to show him a yellow card was influenced by Messi's proximity.

HOW:

Reddit Sports - Muller described the incident where the ball struck his hand, which he claimed was in a natural position, leading to the referee's decision.

Thomas Muller, the former Germany international, has made a claim that Lionel Messi's presence on the field can sway refereeing decisions. He recounted an incident during a match against Argentina where he received a yellow card, which he believes was influenced by Messi being nearby when the ball struck his hand in what he described as a natural position. Muller suggested that this proximity to Messi played a role in the referee's decision to issue the card.