Rouge Rage

[cbertsch]

If that deserved a red card, then Friedrich Hayek was a Communist. And, no, I'm not talking about the elbow to Brian McBride's face.

Comments

[masoo.livejournal.com]

I see a player coming in, studs up, and sticking those studs in the guy's ankle. Some are arguing that he was going for the ball, but if he gets the guy's leg, his intentions are irrelevant. Some are arguing that the Italian made a meal of acting like he'd been crippled for life, and they're right, but the ref was right there on top of the play and saw Mastroeni come in, feet flying. But again, I'm biased ... I'd rather see too many red cards for that kind of play than not enough. The most entertaining players on a soccer field are the creative ones, the most dreary (if necessary) players are the thug defenders. All else being equal, I'd prefer to be entertained.