Navarro handed lengthy Uefa ban

[LadyRed]

If the incident had been one isolated confrontation between two guys, with one punching the other in the face, he would not have got 7months.

No way.

UEFA had to give a heavy punishment due to the whole fiasco that followed. The pictures were shocking, and the punishment has to take all of that into account and reflect it.

[Joey Jones]

If the incident had been one isolated confrontation between two guys, with one punching the other in the face, he would not have got 7months.

No way.

UEFA had to give a heavy punishment due to the whole fiasco that followed. The pictures were shocking, and the punishment has to take all of that into account and reflect it.

Perhaps you’re right but I think that the trouble between the two teams escalated once that punch was thrown (with players trying to enter the opposition’s dressing rooms and so on). And if Navarro had stayed out of it in the first place the trouble could well have just been handbags in the centre circle and would have been over in minutes. That is why I think he’s been severely punished.

[LadyRed]

Perhaps you’re right but I think that the trouble between the two teams escalated once that punch was thrown (with players trying to enter the opposition’s dressing rooms and so on). And if Navarro had stayed out of it in the first place the trouble could well have just been handbags in the centre circle and would have been over in minutes. That is why I think he’s been severely punished.

True, but I were Navarro I'd still be pretty annoyed as he obviously doesn't have control over the actions of others, but their actions have contributed towards his punishment.

Like I said, he's the fall guy, and that's because he was the most instrumental person in the situation.

[DeeGame]

That is so harsh.

He's just been chosen as the fall guy for the whole fiasco. Making an example of him.

you fancy him dont you

[LadyRed]

you fancy him dont you

No.

Even if I did, the way he ran away like a little girl would have definately killed it.

[DeeGame]

No.

Even if I did, the way he ran away like a little girl would have definately killed it.

[AFII]

So the real punishment in missed games is two-five this season and two-eight next season.

Not that hard punishment IMO.

[LadyRed]

Oh I thought it was 7 months from all football.

It's just European football. He's got nothing to moan about.

[tomasjj]

Typical, he stole the limelight and became the suitable scapegoat.

No other personal suspensions handed out, no?

[Kinell]

Bet this photographer made a killing!

Kinda lenient just being in Eurpoean comp though.

[Marky]

Serves the c u n t right!!
Dirty git.

[Meursault]

I personally think 7months will only be just if he breaks two noses. Let the ban begin after the Chelsea game. I think Arjen Robben needs a new nose.

[Joey Jones]

According to SSN Navarro will not be appealing against the ban.

[Diego]

Oh I thought it was 7 months from all football.

It's just European football. He's got nothing to moan about.

but uefa are asking fifa to make it a complete ban in any competition...

[cobain]

What about other players? Why didn't they get banned or something?