"Controversial claims by Diego Simeone about Real Madrid and VAR in La Liga
Diego
Simeone, the head coach of Atletico Madrid, has accused referees and VAR (Video
Assistant Referee) officials of always favoring Real Madrid. Speaking after his
team's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in La Liga, Simeone claimed that there is a
bias towards Real Madrid in Spanish football, and that it has been going on for
a long time.
Simeone's
comments came after a controversial incident during the match, when Real Madrid
were awarded a penalty for a handball by Atletico Madrid's Felipe Monteiro.
Simeone questioned the decision, saying that there were similar incidents in
the game that went unpunished.
The
Atletico Madrid coach also criticized VAR, saying that it is not being used
consistently and that decisions are being made based on the interpretation of
the referees. He called for more clarity in the use of VAR and for referees to
be held accountable for their decisions.
This
is not the first time that Simeone has criticized the refereeing in Spanish
football. He has previously accused referees of being biased towards Real
Madrid and Barcelona, and has called for more consistency in the use of VAR.
Simeone's
comments are likely to reignite the debate over the use of VAR in football and
the role of referees in the game. Many fans and pundits have criticized VAR for
its inconsistency and for the time it takes to make decisions, while others
argue that it has improved the accuracy of refereeing decisions.