The RFEF permanently eliminates Miguel G. D., Second Division referee, after a conviction for mistreatment and an investigation for alleged rape.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has definitively discharged the professional referee Miguel G. , after his conviction for mistreatment and while the investigation for an alleged rape is open. Miguel G.
, from Asturias, joined the professional referee team in 2019 and officiated Second Division matches last season. He was arrested again after a complaint of sexual assault against a prostitute in Gijón, in which he posed as a police officer. Subsequently, a Violence against Women court in Madrid imposed 53 days of work for the benefit of the community for a crime of abuse against her ex-partner, accompanied by a restraining order.
The alleged rape case remains under investigation in the same court. The RFEF made the decision to expel the referee without waiting for a final court ruling, based on the seriousness of the crimes committed off the field of play. The measure was announced as a zero-tolerance action against serious criminal conduct, underlining the federation's responsibility to preserve the integrity and reputation of Spanish football.
The decision has generated widespread debate in the football community and among women's rights advocates. Players, coaches and journalists have expressed their support for the RFEF's firm stance, considering that officials must be an example both on and off the field. For their part, organizations supporting victims of domestic violence have pointed out that the measure sends a clear message about the unacceptance of any form of violence.
The case is part of a growing trend of sports federations that act before a final conviction when the charges involve gender violence or serious crimes. The RFEF thus aligns itself with other entities that have adopted immediate disciplinary sanctions to protect the image of sport and respond to social pressure. Analysts point out that the speed of the expulsion could set a precedent for future internal processes, forcing the federation to establish more rigorous protocols for detecting and evaluating off-field behavior.
Furthermore, the situation highlights the need for greater ethical and psychological training for referees, whose behavior directly influences the credibility of refereeing. What's next? The RFEF has indicated that it will review its internal protocols to manage future court cases involving referees and other officials.
Meanwhile, the judicial process against Miguel G. will continue, and the federation could face pressure to apply similar sanctions to other sports agents who are under investigation for serious crimes. Read at ABC Deportes
The expulsion of a professional referee for off-field crimes marks a milestone in the disciplinary policy of Spanish football. By acting without waiting for a final sentence, the RFEF shows that the personal conduct of officials has direct consequences on their sporting career, reinforcing intolerance towards gender violence and other serious crimes. This precedent could force other federations to review their own protocols and take more proactive measures to protect the integrity of the sport.
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