PitchSideMonitor
PitchSideMonitor
February 16, 2025 at 08:00 AM
https://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/649379/Sports/Al-Hilal-accuses-SPLs-Michael-Emenalo-of-bias-and-SFFs-Manuel-Navarro-of-pressuring-team-to-accept-local-referees 🔍 Al-Hilal's Allegations Against SPL's Michael Emenalo: Al-Hilal accused Saudi Pro League (SPL) Director Michael Emenalo of bias in decisions, claiming he favors certain teams, impacting the league's fairness. 🔍 Criticism of SFF's Manuel Navarro: The club alleged that Saudi Football Federation (SFF) Head of Referees, Manuel Navarro, pressured Al-Hilal into accepting local referees instead of neutral or foreign officials for their matches. 🔍 Demand for Referee Transparency: Al-Hilal stressed the need for impartial refereeing and urged the SPL and SFF to ensure fairness and transparency to maintain the league's credibility. 🔍 Rising Tensions in Saudi Football: The accusations highlight growing tensions within Saudi football, as clubs call for reforms amid the league’s rapid global rise and increasing scrutiny.

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