Spanish football referees no longer endure anymore. The growing and numerous criticisms, increasing Espanyol In Cornellá (Barcelona) of a banner hanging on a fence with the collegiate’s face Del Cerro Grande and a target drawn on her forehead.
The Catalan club protested bitterly two weeks ago after the controversial arbitration of the Madrid in the Mallorca-Espanyol League match that the Balearic Islands ended up winning (2-1), and some fans wanted to make visible the anger with a drawing and messages of very bad taste: “It is sought, Carlos del Pig (sic) big” and “Liga Mafia”. The banner was removed by the Mossos before the start of the game that the blue and white team played against Atlético.
«We consider that this situation is a direct consequence of the escalation of verbal violence that we are suffering from certain sectors of society and many protagonists of the world of football. Far from contributing to lowering the tension, some public speeches seem Technical Referee Committee (CTA).
“It is time to assume responsibilities by the corresponding institutions and entities so that firm, urgent and effective measures are adopted to eradicate these violent behaviors and therefore act against those who promote or justify them,” he adds.
«We expressly request the implication of the Higher Sports Council (CSD) The maximum guarantor of sport in our country, to lead a coordinated and forceful response to this serious threat to the values of sport and the integrity of those who represent it, ”he adds.
The group regrets that it has been “warning about the seriousness of events and the drift they are taking, which affects not only their professional performance, but also to Your personal and family lifein which they face, increasingly, to different types of unpleasant incidents ».
«Unfortunately, this violence has also moved to the base of our football and other sports where, every weekend, they are recorded multiple episodes of aggressions, even against minors Without too many times, competent agencies act with the necessary diligence, ”he insists.
The referees also announce that they will undertake legal actions together, “with the aim of reaching the last consequences and protect the security and dignity of all its members.”
Shortly after the overwhelming statement public, José Manuel Rodríguez Uribespresident of the CSD, responded through his account on social network X (formerly Twitter). And announced an imminent meeting with the referees:
As president of @deportagob I want to express my solidarity and respect to the Collegiate of Cerro Grande and the arbitration collective with whom I will meet in the next few days. Criticism is legitimate; Violence, in any of its forms, never. And among all, we must eradicate it. https://t.co/0frdyjtjg4
– José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes (@jmrdezuribes) March 31, 2025
«I want to express my solidarity and respect to the Collegiate of Cerro Grande and the arbitration collective with whom I will meet in the next few days. Criticism is legitimate; Violence, in any of its forms, never. And among all, we must eradicate it ».
After the messages of the referees and Uribes, Espanyol also published on its website a statement in this regard. This:
«The RCD Espanyol of Barcelona strongly condemns any incitement to violence in the world of football. The club deeply regrets the appearance of a banner, outside the facilities of the RCDE Stadium, which crosses the sports and personal limits against one of the members of the arbitration collective.
The manifest tension is living in our football makes more necessary, if possible, extreme measures to eradicate any type of violent act.
The RCD Espanyol maintains maximum collaboration with the body of the Mossos d’Esquadra to clarify the facts. As we have always done, the RCD Espanyol shows its overwhelming rejection of any type of violence in the world of football and will use all resources at your disposal to eradicate it ».
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