In the lead-up to the Copa del Rey final, referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea and VAR Pablo González Fuertes addressed Real Madrid's ongoing public criticism of officials. De Burgos, visibly emotional, shared how the disparagement affected him personally and impacted his family. The referees warned that such criticism has detrimental consequences for the sport, particularly for young referees who might feel discouraged from pursuing officiating roles. The situation escalated following several controversial decisions, prompting Madrid to formally complain about the officiating they believe to be biased against them.
When your son goes to school and people tell him his father is a 'thief' it's really messed up... We need everyone to reflect on where we want to go [as a society].
More than what is said [in the videos], it's the consequences of what is said... It gives rise to the belief that we're not honest in our decisions.
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