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A Ligue 1 referee reveals very disturbing practices in the French championship.
You don’t understand anything about Ligue 1 refereeing? Why are some hands in the box whistled, and others not? Why are some shin tackles subject to VAR intervention, but not all? This will perhaps reassure you, but the referees themselves are lost.
Here is what a Ligue 1 article says this Wednesday in the columns of L’Equipe. “ If referees do the stupid things they do, it’s mainly because what we hear during training is mind-blowing, this whistle testifies. The technical line is completely submerged. It fluctuates during the season. »
“We can ‘cheat’ with VAR”, admits a referee
And this referee made this explosive, even scandalous revelation: “Our daily life consists of debriefings which are carried out according to the name of the referee, referees who are more or less protected, situations where we are told that we can ‘cheat’ more or less with the VAR to protect the colleague’s decision, particularly on offside… There are many examples. »
Some Ligue 1 referees would therefore protect themselves. So this is what will provoke a reaction, at the end of a weekend where the president of OGC Nice directly attacked the man we can consider to be the French referee n°1, Clément Turpin, who he deplores “untouchable”.
One of the concerns raised about French arbitration, too, is this two-headed leadership which confuses the message. “ For us, let it be Antony Gautier (the director of refereeing)or Stéphane Lannoy (in charge of professionals, with great autonomy), who cares, that’s not the point, However, confides the Ligue 1 referee who speaks in L’Equipe. Today, we no longer know how to referee. One day you have to referee black and the next day white. It’s not possible to continue like this. »
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
