Liverpool fan starts petition to ban Messi after Nou Camp showdown

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Liverpool fans are incensed that Lionel Messi appeared to ‘punch’ Fabinho before scoring his magnificent free-kick on Wednesday night – to the extent one supporter has started an online petition asking UEFA to charge the Barcelona star.

Messi scored twice as Barca beat Liverpool 3-0 at the Nou Camp in their Champions League semi-final first leg.

The second, his 600th club goal, was one of his best ever strikes – a 35-yard free kick into the top corner. However, a video posted to Twitter appears to call into question whether the set-piece should have been given.

Lionel Messi appeared to 'punch' Liverpool's Fabinho before scoring his magnificent free kick

Lionel Messi appeared to ‘punch’ Liverpool’s Fabinho before scoring his magnificent free kick
Messi was blocked off by Fabinho as he attempted to play a one-two in Barcelona's 3-0 victory

Messi was blocked off by Fabinho as he attempted to play a one-two in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory
As he and Fabinho collided, replays seem to show Messi lashing out at the head of the player

 As he and Fabinho collided, replays seem to show Messi lashing out at the head of the player
Despite Fabinho holding his head in pain, referee Bjorn Kuipers gave him a yellow card

 Despite Fabinho holding his head in pain, referee Bjorn Kuipers gave him a yellow card

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