To be fair he does have a talent for arguing a point in the face of all overwhelming evidence without ever considering admitting defeat, so it might not have been the worst career choice.
I don't think it's anything like Hemed's stamp, that one was all about whether there was intent or not. This one is an off the ball kick (two actually). It is 100% a red card all day long. In which case there should be a retrospective ban. Not that it makes any difference whatsever to us now, so...