Hansi Flick defended the referee: "Let's appreciate them, let's respect them!"

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has expressed his views on the situation with referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea ahead of the Spanish Cup final. Earlier, referee Bengoechea broke down in tears at a press conference after his son was insulted by other children at school, calling him a "thief".

Hansi Flick called for caution in dealing with referees, emphasizing the need to respect and appreciate them:

"It is very difficult to comment on referees. Because football is a sport and a game, and it is natural for emotions to run high. But we must protect our players as well as the referees. We have no right to disrespect them."

Flick said that clubs, players and coaches must understand the value of referees and treat them with respect.

The coach's statement was an important call to eliminate disrespect for the work of referees, to ensure fairness and mutual understanding on football fields. This does not lose its relevance, especially in the context of the increased pressure and criticism of referees in recent times. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!