What happened: 17-year-old caddy was injured.
Due to the sudden incident, the scene was a bit chaotic. Let's take a look at the Daily Telegraph reporter Allen Thales' detailed description of the situation on the court: "The ball was out of the baseline and the caddy got it. Azar tried to snatch the ball from him and the little boy fell to the ground. Azar tried to get the ball with his foot, and the little boy seemed to be kicked in the ribs. I didn't say Azar must have kicked him in the ribs, but I didn't say he didn't kick the caddie. Ashley williams immediately rushed up and said something. On closer inspection, Azar really kicked the caddy in the ribs! God, football. " Azar's action led to serious consequences: when referee chris foy sent him off directly with a red card, some media pointed out in particular that the Blue Army had received four red cards in the last six games of Foy's law enforcement.
Caddy identity exposure before the game: delaying time is a unique skill
According to the Daily Mail, the caddy's name is Charlie Morgan and he is 20 13 years old 17 years old. He is the son of Swansea director Martin Morgan and has been a caddy at the club for six years. In fact, just before the game started, Morgan said on Twitter: "I will be the caddy for tonight's game. As the king of caddies, I must show my ultimate performance when I need to waste game time! " Glen Holder, former coach of Chelsea and England, expressed deep sympathy for Azar. He told Sky Sports: "Remember what I said, caddies are always asked to do those things (wasting time). In order to win, the coach of the team usually asks the caddy not to exchange the ball to the opponent at the fastest speed. "
Controversy Focus: Does Azar intend to
Azar's behavior has been widely condemned by the industry. Swansea captain ashley williams condemned: "I saw Azar kick him. You can't treat a young boy like this. " Coach laudrup said: "Azar made a very serious mistake, and we must admit that this is a huge mistake." Manchester United defender Ferdinand said on Twitter: "I am not an authority figure, but in my opinion, this is a red card. We players sometimes unfortunately embarrass the referee. " David jones, the famous mouth of Sky Sports, said with regret: "Just now, you saw the other side of football." Henry Winter, chief football reporter of the Daily Telegraph, said: "Azar kicked the Swansea caddy who tried to buy time. Red card. I have to leave, there is nothing to complain and explain. " Tom Wilhemlms, a famous European football player, even shouted "unbelievable". Even Chelsea's official Twitter is puzzled: "has football become so crazy?" Swansea caddy standing at the baseline was kicked in the ribs by Azar, who was eager to grab the ball, because he didn't want to return it. Then the referee sent Azar off directly. " (This tweet has been deleted at present)
In addition, Wang Leyan, an international football expert in sports, condemned at Tencent Weibo: "Azar is too violent, and it is estimated that additional punishment will be imposed." Liu Chuan, an Arsenal official website reporter who is paying attention to the battle between Arsenal and West Ham, is also very surprised: "It is said that the boy who plays football at the free court is still the child's rib?" Chen Kaidong, a famous sports commentator, issued a stern condemnation on Tencent Weibo: "If Azar's behavior is seen by the caddy's parents, you can definitely call the police! And with so many shots testifying, it is not as simple as stopping for three games. "
Some insiders also defended Azar's behavior. Michael owen believes that "both the child and Azar are responsible" and "Azar did not try to hurt the caddy." Robbie Savage, a famous celebrity, agreed that "they were both wrong", but he also pointed out that "if the caddy had given the ball to Azar earlier, nothing would have happened." His views echo those reported by the British media: It is reported that Morgan Jr. tweeted before the game: "I will be the caddy for tonight's game. As the king of caddies, I must show my ultimate performance when I need to waste game time! " Another famous celebrity, Allen Smith, also thinks that Azar should not be blamed.
However, Neil Costis, a famous reporter for The Sun, immediately refuted Smith's view: "A bolt from the blue is a red card. What do you think of Allen Smith, the boy who plays football? Anyway, I think this is immoral behavior. " And BBC football reporter Dan Ron's statement is also worth seeing: "Yes, the caddy put the ball under him. Yes, his behavior is hard to beat, but Azar can't do it anyway. He must be sent off. "
Generally speaking, the focus of the debate is whether Azar went for the ball or for someone. I'm afraid only he knows the truth best. "No matter what his subjective motivation is, Azar's behavior should be denied." At present, this statement has prevailed in the industry for the time being. A local fan's Twitter represents part of the view: "Azar has lost the respect of all those who love English football."
Crisis public relations, long-term ban?
The game is not over yet, and the storm of public opinion is waiting for Azar and Chelsea Football Club. The player himself and the Blue Army also quickly launched a "crisis public relations", and the effect seems to be good. According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea invited Morgan Jr. to the dressing room immediately after the game. The captain and vice captains Terry and Lampard greeted each other warmly and had a strong emotional offensive. Azar also communicated with him face to face and apologized. The two shook hands and made peace, which was also regarded as an olive branch. The British media said that the incident once alerted the police, but Charlie Morgan and his father Martin Morgan, who is a director of Swansea Club, both said that they would not accuse Azar who escaped. Finally, Azar's "summary statement": "At that time, the caddy put his whole body on the ball, and I just wanted to kick it out. I just want to play football, and I don't want to hurt that boy. I apologize for that. After the game, he came to our dressing room. I had a brief exchange with him. We apologized to each other, so this matter is over. I'm sorry. "
"Belgian Cristiano Ronaldo" instantly turned into a "monk". Despite the success of "public relations", Azar's behavior violated the rules of the league after all. Obviously, he will not "stop here" as he wishes. According to Premier League practice, this kind of stadium violence will be punished by at least three suspensions, but the impact of this incident will continue to ferment from the beginning of the game, and Azar is likely to be suspended for an extra period of time. 1995 65438+ 10, Manchester United star cantona kicked a fan, which led to a severe punishment of 9 months' ban. The behavior of the Belgians is not as serious as that of the "king", and the aftermath is also in place, but it has had a huge negative effect after all. How will the FA sentence? Some media have called for a long-term ban. In this regard, BBC editor-in-chief McNulty said: "Azar was sent off for playing football-this made the members of the Disciplinary Committee face new problems." This matter is bound to become the focus of English football in the future. Tencent Sports will follow up the relevant progress, so please pay attention.
Netizen spoof
Some fans even posted a spoof picture on social networks: a patient wrapped in gauze was lying in a hospital bed like a mummy, giving a thumbs-up in the direction of the camera. Some fans joked: "Look, this is the caddy kicked by Azar!" I don't know if Azar himself will laugh and cry when he sees this scene, and sigh that he is too unlucky.