Sevilla supporters from the Biris Norte ultra group hung a banner on the facade of Nervión Plaza facing the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium featuring the phrase “LADRONES, CORRUPTOS Y PREVARICADORES” alongside the crests of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the Technical Committee of Referees, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, LaLiga, and Movistar, diariodesevilla.es reported.
Protest Outside Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium
The display follows a series of online protests and stems from refereeing decisions during Sevilla’s match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. During that fixture, match officials Busquets Ferrer and Cuadra Fernández drew heavy criticism from the Andalusian club. Key incidents included the failure to expel Arda Güler—who subsequently scored Real Madrid’s opening goal—and an unpenalized challenge by Ibrahima Konaté on Robbie Ure during the build-up to Real Madrid’s second goal.
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Club Objections Over Match Broadcast Criteria
Following the match at the Santiago Bernabéu, José María del Nido Carrasco traveled to the headquarters of the Technical Committee of Referees to seek explanations. Those discussions failed to satisfy club officials. Sevilla subsequently released an official club statement describing the match’s television broadcast as unacceptable. The club pointed to public comments made by Sergio Carranza, LaLiga’s head of broadcast production, who stated on Cadena COPE that a controversial replay was withheld due to a mobile unit editorial decision to prioritize live action and limit replays unless stopped by the VAR.
Broadcast Practices Under Scrutiny
The controversy deepened when Carranza maintained that production teams decide camera angles and aim to respect live play, asserting that replays are pursued primarily if the VAR halts the match. Sevilla’s official complaint questioned the transparency of these broadcast guidelines, noting that similar replay decisions during subsequent fixtures, such as El Clásico, contrasted sharply with the handling of their match in Madrid.
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