Under investigation by Gerard Piqué of Barcelona saying he supports Real Madrid – Soccer Sports

Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué faces an investigation from the Royal Spanish Football Federation in a recent interview with comments suggesting support for Real Madrid as most Spanish referees are real supporters. ..

A spokeswoman for the federation said Barca was informed about Pique’s investigation. Pique will determine whether he has violated the federation’s rules regarding doubting the referee’s honor or impartiality.

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Talking to YouTube personality Mario Alfonso (known as Dj Mario) earlier this month, Pique said Real’s accusation of last season’s title was helped by a referee’s phone and made the decision “everything in my life. The most grotesque thing I’ve seen. “

The player, who likes to make jibes in Real Madrid, said last year that 90% of referees were Real fans and the remaining 10% supported Barca, according to former referee Eduardo Ituralde Gonzalez. I quoted the remark.

“Why don’t they support Real Madrid,” Pique said.

“If they do it unknowingly, why don’t they be kind to one side. I respect the professionalism of the referees and make sure they do the best possible job. I know, what happens when there is a moment of doubt, do they do? “

The representative of Pique did not immediately respond to the request for comment.

Cadiz President Manuel Vizcaino Fernandez has also been investigated in a statement released after losing 4-1 to Real Sociedad on Sunday, alleging that the club has been mistreated by VAR’s call.