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A dramatic development unfolded within Spanish football on Friday evening, as the country’s referees prepared to release a strongly-worded statement expressing solidarity with colleagues Gonzalez Fuertes and Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea. The statement, which was ultimately prevented from going public by the Spanish Football Federation, aimed to denounce what the referees perceived as “indiscriminate attacks” on their profession.
According to reports, the referees’ collective had planned to release a message reaffirming their rejection of ongoing criticism and highlighting their growing sense of disillusionment with the Federation’s perceived lack of support. However, Federation president Rafael Louzan and vice-president Luis Medina Cantalejo intervened to halt the statement’s release, urging calm and emphasizing the importance of maintaining stability ahead of the Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The meeting between Louzan and Cantalejo underscored the growing divide between the referees and the Federation leadership. The referees are increasingly dissatisfied with the way recent controversies have been handled, and privately, the Federation acknowledges that comments made by Gonzalez Fuertes ahead of the final were ill-advised.
Moreover, sources close to the referees indicate that none of the top-flight officials would have been willing to step in if either of the designated referees for the final had been replaced. This highlights the depth of the crisis and the sense of solidarity among the referees.
In response to these developments, the referees are reportedly preparing to form a new association aimed at defending their integrity and pursuing legal action against anyone who questions their honesty. This move would represent a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the referees and the football community, with potential implications for presidents, coaches, players, and journalists.
The situation reflects a broader issue within Spanish football, where criticism of referees has become increasingly prevalent. The referees’ decision to unite and take a more proactive stance in defending their profession is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the sport in the country.
