Well, this is disrespectful.
The Real Federacion Espanola de Futbol rejected Barcelona's appeal on Wednesday regarding the yellow card Lionel Messi received for time-wasting after he was hit on the head by a plastic bottle.
Messi was celebrating his side's 94th-minute, game-winning goal at Valencia on Sunday when a supporter tossed a bottle in the Argentine phenom's direction. A yellow card was issued for time-wasting, and upon inspection by Barcelona's medical staff, Messi appeared unscathed and gave a thumbs-up as he exited the pitch after the final whistle.
Some justice was served, however, as Valencia announced on Monday that the supporter who threw the bottle will receive a lifetime ban from the Mestalla Stadium.
Here's footage of the incident:
