The Spanish referees expressed their “deep concern”. the unfortunate situation The complaint comes after a series of statements made by different LaLiga clubs against his training and various attacks, such as the assault suffered by a teammate in Ceuta. “We regret the persistent attacks by the group, LaLiga and their main leaders,” he said.

From the CTA, they included Luis Gil, director of LaLiga Competitions, in a video shoot where they “try to draw attention to and mock acts of refereeing; it distorts our decisions and undermines arbitration professionalism”. Therefore, the request of the 1st and 2nd league referees “respect and corporate responsibility before an unprecedented event in Spanish football”.

They also provide the following information to the public: CTA does not appoint arbitrators, instead, it is made by a body called the CACP (appointment committee), an RFEF member, a La Liga member, and another member appointed by common agreement or, if not available, by the CSD.” Antonio Jesus Lopez Nieto“Unlike what LaLiga has done, advocating the autonomy of the referee group. López Nieto has made it clear that he ‘appointed referees’ for 16 years, assured that ‘everything was a lie’ and demanded that ‘referees be reinstated’ for football and credibility” .

For everything expressed in the referees’ statements “a message to think about and therefore not be compelled to regret further misfortunes that have already occurred or to take drastic and urgent measures that will directly affect our competition”.