Real Madrid TV’s tendency to air replays of refereeing decisions has ignited passionate discussion among Spanish soccer fans.
Many see their usage of highlight reels to call out referees’ “errors” in forthcoming matches as an attempt to heighten the pressure.
This is why many La Liga teams are reportedly unhappy with Real Madrid and Real Madrid TV. Actually, Sevilla have already formally complained to the Spanish Football Federation—the very same organization that La Liga plans to join.
Now, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has joined the chorus of critics. He has also urged the proper authorities to put an end to Los Blancos’ agenda immediately.
“I’m still angry and indignant because it’s a shame what Real Madrid TV is doing”, he told Mundo Deportivo. “I think that the football regulators should intervene here because that is influencing, trying to influence the referees every week, every now and then.”
When asked why the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) did nothing, Laporta said: “We have already spoken about it. They must be studying it. Imagine if we were like this everyday, they would have already criminalized and sanctioned us.
“I think that of course [Madrid] deserves an exemplary sanction. I don’t agree at all with how Real Madrid TV is acting on this issue because it can also adulterate the competition.”
“Also, I don’t agree at all with the way Real Madrid TV is acting on this issue because it can also impact the competition”, he said. “If measures are not taken, it could impact the competition.”
Negreira case hurt relations with Real Madrid
Off the field, Barcelona and Real Madrid have always had decent ties. But things have turned bad recently, especially with the continuing judicial processes surrounding the Negreira case.
“At the moment, there is no good relationship with Real Madrid, because they have appeared in the ‘Negreira case’, and what they are doing is…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-03-24 20:58:10
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