– In my opinion, the tension in this situation is not created by Barcelona and not by other clubs. The problem is that it is “Real” that opposes everyone – against “Barcelona”, against the referees.
I think this is the wrong way to go. It seems that the current reaction to every refereeing error is a consequence of the events of 2017 or 2019.
They are trying to create the impression that judges are under pressure today. This is extremely dangerous because it is not true. Such statements only aggravate the situation.
My position on the Negreira case has long been known to everyone. I am not suggesting that the actions of Barcelona or its management at that time were appropriate.
We were the first to turn to the prosecutor’s office, the first to declare the need for an investigation and, if necessary, the application of sports sanctions, which in Spain have a statute of limitations.
But to say that today’s non-awarded penalty in favor of “Real” is a consequence of those events is completely different. Throughout the weekend, the situation was aggravated by the television of “Real”, and in the last days by the president of the club [Флорентіно Перес]. It seems to me that they are completely disconnected from reality.
– Have you considered the possibility of acting as a mediator, or do you think that this is not part of your duties?
– No, because I myself am the object of attacks and I do not consider myself a suitable figure to mediate in this matter, – said Tebas.
Source: sport.ua