The president of Barcelona, Joan Laporta, offered a sarcastic response when asked about the recent comments made by Rafael Lozan, the newly appointed president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
Lozan’s comments touched the pressures that are reported that the referees of the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, attracted generalized attention.
However, when the media approach the media, he simply said: “I didn’t understand any of the questions.”
What is the story?
Louzan recently discussed his continuous interactions with Pérez, who has constantly expressed concern about arbitration decisions in Spanish football.
Pérez’s frustrations about what he perceives as an unfair treatment of his club has been a recurring theme in his conversations. The president of Real Madrid has not hesitated to remember Louzan about these issues, often mentioning specific complaints.
🔵🔴 LapTa Tira de irony to the questions about Louzán: “I have not understood any questions” pic.twitter.com/jlst7sxhbv
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An area that continues to feed the tension is the controversial case of Negreira, which focuses on the supposed payments of Barcelona to a former arbitrator official.
Louzan also revealed that Pérez used this case as a key reference point in his discussions, arguing that he reflects broader problems within the Spanish football referee structure.
Louzan confirmed that Pérez frequently raises the problem, indicating that the president of Real Madrid remains firm in his belief that the system has not treated his club fairly.
Laporta has no shots
Laporta, however, seemed derogatory of the whole topic, deactivating questions about Lozan’s comments with a sarcastic comment.
His response highlighted a marked contrast between the perspectives of Barcelona and Real Madrid on the matter.
While Pérez continues to press for reforms and responsibility, Laporta seems less inclined to participate in public debates about arbitration disputes.
Continuous friction between these two football giants on arbitration decisions adds another layer to the intense rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
As discussions about equity and transparency persist in Spanish football, it remains to be seen if these high profile exchanges will lead to significant changes or will simply deepen existing divisions.