Arbitration discomfort from the barrage of statements and tweets from the clubs

After the outbreak of the ‘Negreira case’, the arbitration body is under scrutiny. More than ever. Perhaps for this reason, the Technical Committee of Referees is deeply uncomfortable considering that, apart from the punctual success or error of the referees, they suffer from an avalanche of communication in the form of protests from the clubs. Real Betis, Atlético de Madrid, Valencia or Cádiz CF are some examples of clubs that have felt very disadvantaged and have started to release statements and tweets on their social networks, questioning the arbitration work. The latest statement on this comes from Club Atlético Osasuna, after the controversial goal that was declared null and void against ‘Chimy’ Ávila during the duel with Celta de Vigo, on the last match day of the competition.

Osasuna claims in a statement that the CTA has provided clarification as to why the goal was disallowed. The rojillo club states that “the image of the VAR on the position of Chimy Ávila in no way proves the alleged irregular position of the attacker in action.”

Referees: the pressure that sometimes increases

As GOAL has been able to learn, there is a feeling of constant stress within the arbitration group. First, because of the great social pressure they are exposed to on a daily basis. Secondly, because of the outbreak of the ‘Negreira case’, which has kept Spanish arbitrators in check, who do not want their fairness to be questioned. And third, because they believe that this wave of statements and tweets on social networks, by the clubs, will throw people on top of them, putting even more pressure on members.

Open doors of the CTA to the clubs… and discomfort with the statements

It has already been handed down from the refereeing organization to the clubs that whenever they wanted to clarify or complain about a particular game, they would open the doors of the Technical Commission of Referees. What they do not like is that before resorting to the relevant clarification with the CTA, the clubs decide to make a complaint through their social networks, their official channels or even make and publish official statements against arbitration decisions. There is dissatisfaction in the arbitration institute because they believe that this kind of practice only increases the distrust towards the arbitrators.

The clubs continue to make statements and complain on the networks

The clubs, for their part, do not intend to budge. They will continue to complain if they feel they have been wronged during a match and they will continue to defend their interests when they feel wronged, whether through official statements or through their social networks.