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Barcelona legend takes swipe at Real Madrid for 'smokescreen' referee complaints


Published on 2025-02-05 14:45:27 - MSN
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  • Real Madrid lodged a formal complaint to the RFEF over the standard of officiating in Spain, suggesting they are intentionally treated unfairly.

The article from MSN discusses Barcelona legend Gerard Pique's comments on Real Madrid's complaints about refereeing decisions. Pique, who has transitioned into a role as a commentator, suggested that Real Madrid's criticisms of referees serve as a "smokescreen" to distract from their own performance issues. He pointed out that while Real Madrid has been vocal about perceived injustices, Barcelona has faced similar or worse situations without making as much noise. Pique's remarks come in the context of ongoing debates about refereeing in La Liga, where both clubs have historically felt aggrieved by decisions, but he believes Madrid's approach is more about creating a narrative than addressing genuine concerns.

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