Barca did not succeed in appealing a penalty that the Spanish Football Federation for Messi's act of gratitude to Maradona.
The Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee denied Barca's appeal against the yellow card that Messi had to receive in the match against Osasuna in the 11th round of La Liga this season.

Messi was fined for taking off his celebratory shirt to reveal Diego Maradona's jersey at Newell's Old Boys in tribute to his late countryman who passed away late last year.

Not only receiving the yellow card, Messi also had to pay a fine of 600 euros according to Article 91 of the La Liga Disciplinary Regulations. In addition, Barca was also required to pay a fine of 180 euros according to Article 52 of the Regulations.

More Soccer news will be update daily at: Soikeo79

Messi took off his shirt to celebrate at the match against Osasuna to pay tribute to Maradona
In the appeal, Barca stated clearly: “We do not intend to reject the minutes of the match but only try to defend an exceptional action in honor of a football legend, Diego Maradona, who passed away just a few days before Messi's tribute ".

In the past, the Spanish Football Confederation had deleted cards for many players with the same mistakes as Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Callejon or Andreas Pereira. But Messi was not so lucky.

Ramos once acted similarly to Messi but was not punished
As a rule, Barca can still file an appeal with the Spanish Sports Court within 15 days after the Spanish Football Federation made the decision.

More soccer news will be update daily at: Soikeo79