Real Madrid are reportedly considering leaving LaLiga as their feud over refereeing standards after Jude Bellingham’s recent sending-off.
England midfielder Bellingham was shown a red card by referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero for foul and abusive language 39 minutes into their draw with Osasuna.
The Spanish referee accused the former Birmingham City wonderkid of shouting ‘f*** you’ in his direction, as Bellingham vented his frustration.
Nevertheless, Bellingham’s account of the scenario is different, with the 21-year-old adamant that he said ‘f*** off’. He also claimed that the language used was aimed at himself in frustration, rather than at the match official.
Now, Spanish outlet Sport has claimed that Los Blancos could make a stunning move and join a different league in Europe, amid frustrations over officiating in Spain.
The report claims that Madrid could look to join Serie A, Ligue 1 or the Bundesliga,, ……. Italy, France, and Germany’s respective top divisions – to solve their issues.
However, any potential change of league for Madrid would first have to be approved by FIFA and the respective league that they would ask to join. They would also need approval from UEFA to change leagues.
Should they seriously look to move to another league, the outlet claims that Madrid’s brand and the high-level football they’d bring could serve as major positives.
Should they seriously look to move to another league, the outlet claims that Madrid’s brand and the high-level football they’d bring could serve as major positives.
Madrid have been left incensed with recent officiating decisions in their matches, with Bellingham’s incident the latest in a long list that the Spanish giants have drafted.
Earlier in the month, prior to Bellingham’s sending off, Madrid filed a complaint against the Royal Spanish Football Federation in regard to ‘serious refereeing behaviour’.
