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Spanish Referees: Best in the World, Admits Mistakes
20 Oct
Summary
- Refereeing president insists Spanish officials are world's best.
- He acknowledges mistakes are an integral part of football.
- Sevilla seeks VAR recordings from Real Madrid match dispute.
Fran Soto, president of Spain's referees' technical committee, has asserted that the country's officials are the best globally, despite recent controversies. Speaking in Madrid, Soto acknowledged that refereeing errors are a natural and unavoidable aspect of football, stating, "Mistakes have happened, they still happen, and they will happen."
He stressed the committee's focus on their work and their commitment to ensuring referees perform at their highest level, especially with the upcoming Clásico. Soto also addressed the media pressure surrounding refereeing decisions, advocating for a focus on performance rather than external noise.
In a developing situation, Sevilla FC has requested a meeting with the committee to gain access to VAR recordings from their recent match against Real Madrid. The Andalusian club aims to review specific incidents from the game that have fueled the current refereeing discussion.
