Ahead of their match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, Sevilla have stated to confirm that they have reported their opponents to the Federation over the video published which scrutinizes Isidro Diaz de Mera, the match official for the fixture, and also the VAR official.
Real Madrid TV’s continued scrutinizing of referees ahead of Real Madrid matches has been a controversial topic in Spanish football for some time now. Many clubs have complained about the matter, albeit without issue a formal report to the Spanish Football Federation
“Sevilla FC has proceeded to denounce this Saturday utilizing a letter, before the Competition Committee of the RFEF, the campaign of persecution and harassment against referee Diaz de Mera, appointed as the main referee of tomorrow’s match between Real Madrid and Sevilla FC, as well as against Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes, the referee appointed for the VAR, through Real Madrid TV, Real Madrid’s official television channel,” a statement from the club noted.
“Sevilla FC would like to formally denounce the present events to the federation, to assess whether these events can be considered as an infringement of the General Regulations of the RFEF or any other regulations that apply to it.
“The club also wishes to reiterate its strongest condemnation of these behaviors and orchestrated campaigns to undermine the image of the refereeing establishment, doing serious damage to Spanish football and calling into question the integrity of the competition.”
Sevilla did complain about Real Madrid TV’s coverage of referees ahead of the reverse fixture in October, albeit without issuing a formal notice.
