{
  "id": 13725285,
  "title": "Real Madrid TV launches fresh criticism at referees as relationship reaches breaking point",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/real-madrid-tv-launches-fresh-criticism-at-referees-as-relationship",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-tv-launches-fresh-133500720.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three weeks after the Madrid derby, criticism over refereeing decisions in La Liga has resurfaced. Real Madrid has once again expressed discontent with the officiating. Their latest grievances stem from Vinicius Jr.'s red card and the subsequent cancellation of a goal he scored. The dispute between the club and refereeing authorities appears set to continue.\n\nReal Madrid TV has renewed its criticism of the refereeing system following the Merengues' 1-0 win against Villarreal. Vinicius was sent off, five yellow cards were shown to Real Madrid players, and bookings were given to the manager and team delegate, while goalkeeper coach Nuno Santos received a red card. In total, Real Madrid accumulated nine cards for players and coaching staff, despite committing only eight fouls. Manager Jose Mourinho also received a yellow card. This controversy is not solely based on statistics; the club's complaints stem from what they perceive as unfair decisions in various matches.\n\nA notable incident occurred during the Alaves vs Atletico Madrid match, where Angel Perez was sent off after a challenge on Julian Alvarez, despite VAR intervening and ruling it a red card. In contrast, a heavy challenge by Kang-in Lee on Federico Valverde during the Madrid derby went unpunished. Preceding incidents, such as Victor Laguardia pulling Marcelo's hair during Real Madrid's match against Alaves in 2020, have fueled the club's grievances. The club and its supporters have been vocal in their dissatisfaction, with footage of past incidents circulating widely on social media.\n\nThe Bernabeu has become a hotbed for frustration towards referees. Pre-match chants of \"Corruption in the Federation\" and \"Negreira is still refereeing\" have been heard, reflecting the anger of home supporters. The Vinicius Jr. red card and the subsequent cancellation of his goal are seen as the final straw. The ongoing lack of resolution in the Negreira case, coupled with what the club perceives as unfair refereeing decisions, continues to fuel dissatisfaction with officials and the wider system.",
  "summary": "Three weeks since the Madrid derby, the controversy surrounding the refereeing in La Liga has resurfaced again. Real Madrid had launched a strong criticism of the officiating in the derby as they beli...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Barca extend perfect streak, Real Madrid survive Vinicius red",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/barca-extend-perfect-streak-real-madrid-survive-vinicius-red",
        "published": "2026-10-11T01:34:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Trio helps Union extend club-record unbeaten streak to 13 with 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trio-helps-union-extend-club-record-unbeaten-streak-to-13-with-2-1",
        "published": "2026-10-11T02:20:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Trio helps Union extend club-record unbeaten streak to 13 with 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trio-helps-union-extend-club-record-unbeaten-streak-to-13-with-2-1-13616988",
        "published": "2026-10-11T02:24:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Vinicius sent off in Real Madrid win as Barcelona maintain 100% rate in La Liga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/vinicius-sent-off-in-real-madrid-win-as-barcelona-maintain-100-rate",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:34:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}