The Spanish referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero was relieved of misconduct after an investigation by the Football Federation (RFEF) of the state (RFEF) into a potential conflict of interest in which his incumbent and private sports consulting companies he participated.
In a declaration published on Thursday, the RFEF confirmed that after the 41-year-old referee, after the edition of a red card to the Jude Bellingham von Real Madrid against the 1-1 draw on Saturday against the 1-1 difference against Saturday Against the 1-1 draw against the 1-1 draw against the 1-1 draw against the 1-1 draw against the 1: 1 draw against the 1-1 draw against Real Madrid was, no disciplinary measures had taken Osasuna.
Munuera disabled his Instagram account after being flooded with thousands of comments after the game, including insults and threats to murder.
The controversy intensified when the newspapers Marca reported that his company had Talentus Sports Speaker’s business connections to football organizations and professional associations.
This prompted the RFEF to start an investigation to determine whether they were compatible with its role as a referee.
“According to the study, analysis and the detailed review of the commercial, corporate and accounting information, the economic activity of these companies and the degree of participation of Munuera Montero, the Department of Regulatory Compliance department of the RFEF came to the conclusion that There is no real or potential conflict in conflict. The business activities of the referee with his work as referee First division, ”said the RFEF.
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– Real Madrid CF 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@Realmadriden) February 20, 2025
“As a result and in accordance with the internal regulations on conflicts of interest and the good practices of the RFEF, there is no reason to justify the acceptance of disciplinary measures against Mr. Munuera Montero.”
Montero has denied any misconduct. On Tuesday, he claimed that his company has never charged a sports organization since it was founded and had warned of potential legal measures against media transactions.
“In the past few months, the disproportionate attack on the referee collective has become obvious, and on this recent occasion I was the goal,” he said.
The RFEF also dealt with the widespread criticism that Munuera aimed at, and on Monday it explained that the referees were horrified by the abuse he received, which they reflected as reflected the wider hostility and verbal aggression of the game officials.
Bellingham, who defended himself by claiming that his comments were misunderstood when he spoke to himself in English, received a two-game suspension despite his attraction.
