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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Messi menace l'arbitre” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2738 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3502 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Messi menace l'arbitre” meme mean?
The meme shows a widely admired player raising his voice at the figure of authority on the pitch. It captures outrage at a disputed call, the frustration of being right but unheard, or the blow-up of someone who has had enough of a verdict. People post it when arguing about a score, a grade that seems unfair, a moderator’s ruling, or a rule imposed on them.
Where does the “Messi menace l'arbitre” meme come from?
The meme builds on a tense exchange between Lionel Messi and a referee, where the Argentine forward protests strongly and looks menacing. Scenes like this have often been replayed and discussed in the sports press. The image then travels well beyond football as a reaction to any disagreement with a judge, an inspector or a rule. Its strength comes from the contrast between the player’s usual public image and the tension of the moment.
How to use the “Messi menace l'arbitre” meme
- Reply to a friend who announces a disputed score after a game.
- React to a moderator or referee decision that seems absurd.
- Comment on a lost point or a grade you think is unfair.
- Illustrate a heated discussion with someone enforcing the rules.
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The “Messi menace l'arbitre” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3502 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @floflo |
How to get the “Messi menace l'arbitre” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Messi menace l'arbitre comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
The reprint of the “Messi menace l'arbitre” card
The “Messi menace l'arbitre” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,353). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is the “Messi threatens the referee” meme?
It is an image or clip of Lionel Messi protesting fiercely at a referee, reused to express anger at a decision felt to be unfair.
Who is Messi in this meme?
Lionel Messi is an Argentine footballer, named by the card as the one confronting the referee.
When do people use this meme?
It comments on disagreements with a decision, a verdict or a rule, in sport and in everyday life.
How do I get the Messi menace l'arbitre meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Messi menace l'arbitre” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Messi menace l'arbitre card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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