Real Madrid Director Emilio Butragueno: Referees Must Be Respected

The whistle-blowers have come under severe criticism lately...

By Arjun Miglani

Emilio Butragueño, Real Madrid (Peace Cup Andalucia 2009)
Real Madrid have been at the centre of various allegations against referees recently, but director Emilio Butragueno wants them to be left alone.

Speaking to Marca, Butragueno said, "I believe that referees should be left alone."

"They are fundamental to the game, nothing can happen without them. They make instant decisions, and it is very difficult.

"We must understand. They do not have bad intentions.

"We must respect them."

Barcelona have recently accused Real Madrid of generating conspiracy theories suggesting that the Blaugrana are being favoured by referees.
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