Joserra uncovers why America is awarded penalties and Madrid is robbed
José Ramón Fernández uncovered the issue of why América was given a penalty despite the fact that there was no contact in Fidalgo's play, the issue is about money.
Club America managed to earn a draw against Real Madrid in an intense friendly match. In the 82nd minute, after a play by Álvaro Fidalgo, who faced the ball, entered the area but ended up colliding with a Real Madrid defender. At first glance, the action looked like a clear penalty.
However, after watching replays, it could be identified that there was no penalty in the area and Fidalgo collided with the Madrid defender, but did not receive any contact. Therefore, the penalty is non-existent. A situation that Mexican journalist Jose Ramon Fernandez ended up questioning and generated several criticisms.
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According to the ESPN journalist, the controversial decision of the referee should be and should be based on money, that is, not to damage the business of having both teams on the same field of play. Finally, it is an exhibition game and this type of situation generates attraction for the public.
Why was Real Madrid robbed?
For Joserra, much of this is due to the fact that America and its upper ranks seek to revalue their players and it is not the same to sell a player who has already played or even scored against Real Madrid. To another who did have this encounter, with a positive balance.
