The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced that the notes attributed to referees are no longer public, changing the transparency that previously existed regarding the performance of match officials. This decision represents a significant change in the communication of refereeing-related data.
The programs «Juízo Final» and «Livre Arbítrio», which were dedicated to the analysis and discussion of refereeing in Portuguese football, will no longer be broadcast. These programs aimed to debate and evaluate referee decisions during matches.
The FPF's decision comes at a time of intense debate about the quality of refereeing in Portugal, with several voices criticizing the performance of referees in national competitions.
With this change, data on refereeing performance is no longer accessible to the general public, becoming internal to the federation's structure.
