Leo Messi had a heated argument with refere Juan Martinez Munuera, the referee of the Copa del Rey final between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona. The Argentine was asking for a yellow for Dani Garcia for a foul which led to the Argentine picking up a knock.
Leo Messi was lucky to not see at least a yellow in the Copa del Rey final between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona after arguing with the referee. 'El Partidazo de COPE' said that he called the referee "stupid".
The Argentine felt Dani Garcia should have seen yellow for a clear obstruction which saw Messi get injured. The referee decided to keep the card in his pocket and booked Dani Garcia for a foul a minute later. Messi was back on the pitch by then.
Messi had to leave the park initially to get treatment. The fourth official made him wait until he had been given the all clear from the club's doctor.
Some felt Messi should have been sent off or at least booked for his protests and comments, but the official decided to keep his cards in his pocket. The incident certainly got social media talking.