#football-ethics

#football-ethics

For me, it's just sport, it's just football. We have to protect everyone involved in the game...It's not fair play not to look after [the referees], it's not showing them respect.

"I can understand why [people] may think that way. However, I do want to make it clear that this was really personal for me."

Valencia's firm stance is clear: while respect for legal processes is paramount, the club acknowledges the impact of Mir's behavior on its reputation and team performance.