Had the play been reversed I would have been equally shocked at the call (and that was my initial reaction). Obviously I wouldn't have felt hard done by. Why would I? Strange question.
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Nani's challenge was reckless, plain and simple. Regardless of the fact that the Real Madrid player was injured or not. The laws of the game will always be called the same regardless of the level of competition, whether it's an exhibition game or a cup final, a reckless challenge will always be called as such.
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So, you've changed your mind? Or are you arguing against yourself as well?
Let me repeat the rules to you (bolded for emphasis).
“Reckless” means that the player has acted with complete disregard to the
danger to, or consequences for, his opponent.
• A player who plays in a reckless manner must be cautioned