Head of the Spanish Referees’ Committee: Real Madrid have toned down their criticism of us… and the latest decision isn’t the reason Ferran Soto, chairman of the Spanish Referees’ Committee, has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding Real Madrid’s official channel criticizing Spanish refereeing. Soto revealed that the club has reportedly softened its public criticism of the referees, though he emphasized that the latest decision by Real Madrid is not the primary reason for this shift. During an interview with Spanish radio station Cadena SER, Soto stated that the relationship between the committee and Real Madrid’s management remains professional, despite the club’s past public statements. Soto’s comments came amid growing tensions between Real Madrid and Spanish referees, who have faced scrutiny for their decisions in high-profile matches. The chairman acknowledged that Real Madrid’s official channel has historically been critical of refereeing decisions, particularly in games involving the club. However, he noted that the club’s recent tone has appeared more subdued, though he stopped short of confirming whether this change is linked to any specific incident or policy shift. When asked about measures to protect referees from attacks by Real Madrid’s channel, Soto responded with a surprising remark: “Actually, I don’t watch Real Madrid TV.” This statement underscored the disconnect between the club’s public criticism and the committee’s internal stance. Soto emphasized that the committee’s focus remains on ensuring fair play and upholding the integrity of the game, rather than engaging in public disputes with clubs.#real_madrid #florentino_perez #spanish_referees_committee #ferran_soto #cadena_ser
