Nuevo escándalo: filtran un audio del VAR del Real Madrid-Almería

Summary

The script reveals a significant scandal in Spanish football, centering on leaked audio from a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) session during a Real Madrid vs. Almería match. This leak has sparked outrage and raised questions about the integrity of football officiating, with specific references to alleged mismanagement by figures such as Medina, Cantalejo, and Clos Gómez. The controversy extends to accusations against FC Barcelona for allegedly influencing referees over 20 years, highlighting a deep-seated issue within the sport's governance. The situation has led to calls for investigations and accountability, but so far, no immediate resignations have been announced, leaving the football community in suspense and demanding transparency.

Takeaways

• 📺 An audio from the VAR room during the Real Madrid vs. Almería match has been leaked, causing a scandal.
• 🗣️ Gerard Romero and Gigantes have obtained and published these recordings, despite potential controversies over their release.
• 🔴 The leaked audio includes discussions about a possible foul involving Vinicius Jr., sparking widespread attention.
• 💬 There's significant concern within the Technical Committee of Referees about the entirety of the match's audio being leaked.
• 🔥 No resignations have been reported from the federation or the referees' committee in response to the scandal.
• 📝 The controversy also touches on the pressure and influence in football, with references to Barcelona's alleged past payments to influence refereeing.
• 🚨 A broader investigation into the leak and its origins is being called for, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
• 👍 Critics argue that exposing such incidents is necessary for transparency and integrity in football.
• 🙄 Concerns are raised about the potential conditioning of referees and the impact of media and financial pressures on officiating.
• 📰 The debate extends to comparing the gravity of this incident with Barcelona's historical payments to referees, suggesting deep-rooted issues in football governance.

Q & A

What triggered the scandal mentioned in the transcript?

The scandal was triggered by the leak of VAR audio from the Real Madrid vs. Almería match, which included discussions not meant for public broadcast.

Who is Gerard Romero in relation to the leaked audios?

Gerard Romero is mentioned as having obtained the leaked VAR recordings, which contributed to the scandal.

What was controversial about the content of the leaked audio?

The controversy arose from a discussion about a possible aggressive act or foul by Vinicius Jr., which was captured in the leaked VAR audio.

Has there been any resignation from the technical committee of referees or the federation in response to the leak?

As of the transcript, no resignations had occurred within the federation or the technical committee of referees, despite the scandal.

What concern does La Porta express regarding the incident at the Bernabeu?

La Porta criticized the refereeing, implying it succumbs to pressure over the season, which he finds shameful, especially in light of Barcelona's history with media pressure and the Negreira case.

What does the Negreira case refer to?

The Negreira case involves allegations that Barcelona paid Enriquez Negreira, a former vice-president of the Spanish referees' committee, and his son for years to influence refereeing decisions.

What specific incident involving Vinicius Jr. is mentioned in the leaked audio?

The leaked audio discussed a potential aggressive action or foul by Vinicius Jr., focusing on whether he hit an opponent's face during the match.

What is the public and media's reaction to the leaked VAR audios according to the transcript?

The reaction to the leaked VAR audios has been significant, causing a 'worldwide stir' and raising questions about the integrity of refereeing and the transparency of VAR communications.

What are the implications of the leaked audio for the refereeing committee?

The leaked audio has caused absolute concern within the refereeing committee, prompting discussions about possible changes post-elections, but no immediate resignations.

What future actions are implied towards addressing the scandal?

The transcript mentions an ongoing investigation into how the VAR audio was leaked and hints at potential changes in the refereeing body after the upcoming elections.