Off Topic International Break Thread

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Martin Skrtel obviously picked up some bad habits on Merseyside as he's trying to claim he's the victim after his second yellow card. Here's some direct quotes from him on the matter:

Kane knew that I got yellow card so maybe he received instructions, and he approached me more closely, went into every clash with me and attempted to provoke me

From the very first minute, (the referee) was warning me that he was watching me

In the tunnel, (the referee) told Matus Kozacik that there is always only a problem with me

It’s not the first time that referees have looked at me differently than other players


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What a stunning lack of awareness. The ref was essentially giving him a chance to rein himself in. He needn't have done that and just sent him off. That stamp with his studs (not spikes RWAEB <yikes>) was such a clear straight red that he was treated leniently.