Roberto Gómez left one of the most forceful interventions in La Tribu and harshly analyzed the refereeing situation in Spanish football, focusing the focus on the VAR and the figure of Javier Tebas as the most responsible.
The journalist did not hesitate to point out that the problem is structural and comes from afar, remembering that leaders likeor Enrique Cerezo, Ángel Torres or Raúl Martín Presa They have been criticizing the system for some time. “They are the only ones who have always maintained that position,” he explained, highlighting his perseverance in the face of a debate that has now exploded.
The referee of the match Mateo Busquets Ferre shows a red card to Gerard Martín.
A “very deficient” system and under suspicion
Roberto Gómez was especially critical of the referee’s performance in relation to the economic cost it entails for Spanish football. “Referees cost close to 40 million euros and the service they provide is very poor,” He assured, making it clear that, in his opinion, the current level is not up to the investment.
BUSQUETS FERRER, AT THE MOMENT OF EXPELLING NICO GONZALEZ.
The journalist went further by proposing a profound reform of the system, especially in the VAR. “We must put an end to the referees who are in the VAR and create a specific body where there can be coaches, footballers or even journalists,” he stated, opening an unusual debate in the arbitration environment.
We must put an end to the referees who are in the VAR
In addition, he launched a particularly harsh accusation about the internal functioning of video arbitration: “There are referees in the VAR who are taking revenge because they are not on the field”. A statement that he described as “very worrying” and that, according to him, reflects the current climate within the arbitration collective.
Alfonso Pérez Burrull gives his opinion after Gil Marín’s statement about the CTA
Tebas, designated as the most responsible
Much of his intervention revolved around the figure of Javier Tebas, whom he held directly responsible for the situation. “He who pays must demand, and he who pays is Tebas”, He insisted on several occasions, demanding firm action from the president of LaLiga.
Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, during an appearance.
Gómez believes that there is a lack of self-criticism and that an attempt is made to protect the system so as not to damage the image of the competition. “Tebas is not interested in talking about the arbitration issue because it devalues the competition,” he explained, denouncing a kind of institutional shielding around the referees.
Tebas is not interested in talking about the arbitration issue because it devalues the competition
In that sense, he was blunt when describing the current moment: “People no longer believe in competition, people are fed up with the refereeing issue.” A phrase that summarizes the feeling that, according to him, predominates among fans.
Burrull and the referee controversy in Atleti-Barça
The journalist also regretted that the football debate has been relegated to the background. ““It is a shame that in such a good league the main issue is the VAR.”he pointed out, criticizing that referee decisions overshadow the performance of teams and players.
It is a shame that in such a good league the main issue is the VAR
Finally, Gómez closed his intervention with an alarming diagnosis about the state of Spanish arbitration: “Spanish arbitration is at the worst moment in its history because of the VAR.” A strong message that focuses on the need for urgent changes in the system.
