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by **Anfield rapper** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:10 am

Just remember everyone in England prefers Barca to Real. Go Barca go. 3-0 at home your boys got wooped.

by **Anfield rapper** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:40 am

Fifa president Sepp Blatter says that Michael Essien should be punished for his tackle on Liverpool's Dietmar Hamann during Tuesday's UEFA Champions League encounter.

The Ghanaian avoided any punishment for the x-rated challenge as referee Herbert Fandel said that he did not see the incident.

Earlier in the season, Essien's challenge on Bolton's Tal Ben Haim sparked debate over whether or not referees could be over-ruled by officials who have viewed television replays.

On that occasion the Chelsea midfielder evaded punishment, although Blatter now says that the FA misinterpreted a Fifa directive and that Essien could still face disciplinary action.

"Fifa decided at the 1994 World Cup that television evidence can be used in the case of fouls that have not been identified by the referee or identified wrongly," he clarified.

"It was a rule later brought in in all Fifa competitions and by most national associations. When a referee expels a player on a red card and it is obvious he has made a mistake, then it is up to the league or national associations to change the decision.

"In the case of a Champions League decision, it is a matter for Uefa, but according to Fifa principles if it is a blatant red card offence, or no card at all has been issued, the disciplinary body can change the decision and make it a red card."

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Sounds promising

by **gary106** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:01 pm

he should get punished big time,but maureen will complain and roman flash the cash so he'll get a petty fine and a 1 match ban

by **Gaunt** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:23 pm

Good to see that Blatter wants him punished, maybe something will be done now, the :censored:

deserves a 6 match ban at least :angry:

by **A.B.** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:38 pm

By Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo

Dietmar Hamann

LIVERPOOL are still sweating on the fitness of midfielder Didi Hamann, as UEFA were finally prompted to act on the horror tackle which marred Tuesday's Champions League clash.

Hamann has suffered severe bruising in the aftermath of Michael Essien's challenge.

The German sat out training yesterday as the knock worsened hours after the game.

Liverpool's medical team were due to re-examine the midfielder today to determine if he's fit to face Middlesbrough this weekend.

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It's hoped Hamann won't be forced onto the sidelines, but having initially indicated they had no power to punish Essien, it now seems the Chelsea midfielder could be punished by UEFA.

A UEFA committee was today due to examine the referee's report and was expected to make an announcement.

by **66-1120597113** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:42 pm

MilitiaRusher wrote:
ReaL MadRid GaLaTicOs wrote:sorry not mrs benitez but deep fry the leg and eat it...i love benitez come back to madrid man and live this liverpool slump

You state that your in fact a HUMAN in another thread but the fact you have such intent to post such comments show that you are some psychologically paranoid patient waiting to get fetched back to the hospital.

It must be LIVERPOOLANYTIMES brother then! :laugh:

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