English refs in Spain? RFEF chief on Perez desire
Briefly

Rafael Louzán, the new president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), discussed interactions with Real Madrid's president, Florentino Pérez, regarding frustrations with LaLiga refereeing. Pérez has been vocal about the need for reforms and suggested the idea of employing English referees to enhance officiating quality. Louzán aims to build a cooperative relationship with Pérez but acknowledges ongoing pressures related to referee performance and specific cases under judicial review, maintaining that reforms are necessary for the integrity of Spanish football.
"Florentino said to me once that he would bring English referees to referee... it's not just now, he's said to me various times."
"He reminds me from time to time, he says, 'sort out the Negreira case.' And I say, it's before the courts."
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