But Messi's precision from two of the spot-kicks won the game, meaning he outshone Cristiano Ronaldo, as Barcelona closed to within a point of title rivals Real and Atletico Madrid.
"This was a really clear message that DeVos just doesn't understand the point of Title IX at all".
The point of title couldn't be more obvious, but the plodding by-the-numbers manner in which it's told is its undoing.
The bonus-point win keeps the island side four points clear of title rivals Ealing with four matches remaining this season.
The McLaren driver goes into the race at the Suzuka circuit 20 points adrift of title leader Mark Webber after a string of disappointing results.
Worcestershire's fifth win in 10 County Championship matches took them back to the top of Division Two, 12 points clear of title rivals Hampshire.
Leaders Chelsea moved nine points clear of title rivals Manchester City as a sublime finish by Oscar helped overcome a determined QPR at Stamford Bridge.
As for Suárez, he was far and away the Premier League's best player last season, dragging a flawed team, Liverpool, within a few points of the title.
Reigning champion Ekstrom, who is out of the running this year, finished ahead of British racer Paul di Resta, who is now within two points of drivers' title leader Timo Scheider.
But a lengthy exchange then takes Nadal within two points of the title as Federer sends a backhand wide: 5-2 Nadal.
