Messi yellow card for Maradona tribute should be overturned, says Koeman
Former Barca and Argentina great Maradona died last week at the age of 60 and was honoured before all LaLiga matches over the weekend.
Messi scored his side’s fourth goal in fine style during Sunday’s 4-0 home win over Osasuna.
Afterwards, he removed his Barca shirt to reveal a Newell’s Old Boys jersey emblazoned with Maradona’s famous number 10.
He then pointedly saluted the sky in honour of his compatriot, who spent a season towards the end of his career with Newell’s – the club where Messi began his youth career.
Following the victory, Koeman told the media how impressed he was both with his captain’s finish and with the way he chose to pay his respects to his compatriot.
