Barcelona’s Pedri has voiced strong criticism after his team’s loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final, accusing referee Szymon Marciniak of making biased decisions. Pedri claims every 50-50 call seemed to favour Inter, fuelling frustrations within the Barcelona camp. The midfielder now calls on UEFA to investigate the referee’s performance.
- Pedri alleges referee bias during Barcelona’s semi-final clash with Inter Milan.
- Claims that every 50-50 decision appeared to favour Inter.
- Pedri demands that UEFA review the referee’s performance in the match.
- Barcelona’s defeat in this controversial match has sparked outrage among fans.
- UEFA has yet to announce any action regarding the claims.
Pedri’s call for UEFA to review the referee’s decisions underscores the growing frustration in Barcelona’s locker room. While football often involves contentious officiating, these accusations highlight a sense of injustice that fans and players feel when a big match doesn’t go their way. If UEFA takes action, it could set a precedent for how refereeing errors are handled at the highest levels of football and could alter the dynamics of competition.
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