Ligue 1 referees don’t have any intention to let slide. Chatting with Ligue 1 principal broadcaster , Jérôme Brisard has introduced that his fellow colleagues will file a grievance for defamation in opposition to the Marseille president. Longoria flew into rage final night time on the again of Les Phocéens‘ 3-0 away loss to Auxerre. The Spaniard was notably crucial of the sport’s referee, Jérémy Stinat. The latter has earlier with Marseille after being concerned in Mehdi Benatia’s three-month suspension.
Longoria didn’t hesitate to talk of “corruption” to explain the extent of refereeing in Ligue 1. “Every little thing has been organized because the third yellow given to Balerdi (suspended this Saturday in opposition to Auxerre). It’s deliberate, it’s rigged”, Longoria notably mentioned. The – Philippe Diallo – and the have each condemned Longoria’s outburst in sturdy phrases.
Earlier than overseeing the Ligue 1 sport between Nantes and Lens, Brisard has introduced that Ligue 1 referees will now take the matter to courtroom as early as Monday. “The phrase corruption has been used. A crimson line has been crossed, it’s unacceptable. All Ligue 1 central referees will file a grievance for defamation. It shouldn’t be forgotten that skilled or newbie referees solely aspire to work in a protected setting.“
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
