The quality of referees is being questioned, with criticism of their consistency and performance in games.
The VAR system, which should help reduce errors, is also not considered fully reliable, contributing to controversial decisions.
There are also complaints that certain referee decisions fuel controversy and create conflicts during games.
The central problem identified is the lack of someone to stabilize the sector and provide the necessary tranquility to refereeing.
For readers interested in sport, especially football, this text highlights a systemic problem: the lack of leadership or coordination to resolve the chronic problems of refereeing. This situation directly affects the credibility of championships and the experience of fans, who face dubious decisions without any visible structural reforms.
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