Earlier this week, it was confirmed that La Liga referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero is being investigated by the Spanish Soccer Federation amid allegations of him having a battle of curiosity with an organization that gives companies to a number of organisations, together with the league itself.
The corporate in query in Talentus Sports activities, and talking of the allegations and the corresponding investigation, Munuera Montero has denied any wrongdoing. Nevertheless, he has been positioned “within the fridge” whereas it’s ongoing, which means that he is not going to be allowed to referee any La Liga or European matches till an final result is reached.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has waded into the matter, and talking at an occasion on Wednesday (by way of Cadena SER), he has said that the corporate will not be Munuera Montero’s, however somewhat one in every of his companions. In his opinion, the referee must be cleared through the investigation.
“It’s not Munuera’s firm, however the firm of a accomplice of his that gives companies to La Liga. However Munuera will not be offering companies to La Liga as a result of we’d not consent to it. I’m not very blissful that somebody who gives companies to La Liga has a partnership with a referee, however that doesn’t indicate anything. I wish to insist that Munuera will not be offering companies to La Liga or UEFA or something.
“We’re investigating and I believe what the Federation has achieved is excellent and it’s what must be achieved. Let’s see how every part is.”
Munuera Montero has had a tricky week, to say the least. After sending off Jude Bellingham throughout Actual Madrid’s 1-1 draw in opposition to Osasuna on Saturday, he was subjected to demise threats, whereas members of his household have been additionally focused. He’ll now have to attend for an final result to this investigation earlier than he can start refereeing once more.