Ivana Martincic, a 39-year-old Croatian referee, is the official for the Euro 2025 semi-final between England and Italy, marking her groundbreaking role in men's and women's football.
From the radio booth, Tyler Springs, the voice of Memphis women's hoops, painted the picture: Players stunned and staring off into space; others approaching the referees with varying degrees of animosity.
Laporta expressed his discontent stating, "The refereeing in Getafe was a disgrace. Not calling that penalty on Koundé is a scandal. A proper scandal."
The quality and inconsistencies of refereeing in the English game remain a significant concern, especially highlighted by controversial decisions during high-stakes matches.
"I think every coaching room feels that they are hard done by, especially when they lose... For me, all I can do is go through the channels which are available to me."
