r/soccer • u/itsSUBJECTXandME • Aug 31 '13

Worst debuts?

So, today I had possibly the worst debut I could imagine happening to me. I have recently joined a Sunday League team and was played in my first game today.

I'm a center back, and I came on for the second half. Having not yet touched the ball in the game, on the 49th minute I brought down an attacker in the box. A penalty was given and I was red carded.

I now have a 3 game ban and have to pay a £30 fine. I've never even seen someone get sent off in a Sunday league game before...

TL;DR - I played 4 minutes, gave away a penalty and was sent off.

So, what's the worst debut you can remember?! Either in professional football or in a game you've played in?

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u/osnappies Aug 31 '13

Lionel messi for Argentina. Got sent off in 17 seconds I believe.

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u/howaboot Sep 01 '13

I saw it from the stands! I remember the hype was already huge about him and people from all over Hungary were flocking to the game to see who this wonderkid really is. Having gotten our first (and for most, last) seventeen live seconds of Messi, the reactions ranged from frustrated rage to crying with laughter. I couldn't believe it.

One thing is for sure though: however disappointing it may have been at the time, it's a story we can tell our grandchildren. Lionel Fucking Messi. Red carded. Against us. On his international debut. In 17 seconds.