Barcelona, May 9, 2025 – FIFA has shaken the world of football with a forceful decision: the officers and referees who directed the recent confrontation between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona have been dismissed from their functions. The measure, announced this morning, responds to the controversy generated by the non -signaling of a clear penalty in favor of Barça after a dangerous entry about the young Lamine Yamal talent.
The match, which ended in a frustrating draw for FC Barcelona at Camp Nou, had already generated criticism from fans, players and even legends such as Luis Suárez. However, the focus of the controversy fell to a key play in the second half, when Yamal was shot down in the inter area in an action that many considered deserving of a maximum penalty. The referee’s decision not to whistle the penalty, backed by the VAR, unleashed a wave of indignation among the Catalans, who saw how they escaped a crucial victory in the Champions League.
FIFA, after reviewing the images and receiving multiple formal complaints, has chosen to take drastic measures. In an official statement, the agency said that “the arbitration errors of this magnitude cannot be tolerated, especially in high -level competitions such as the Champions League.” The dismissal of the officers includes the main referee, the attendees and those responsible for the VAR, who cannot direct international parties until new notice.
This decision has been received with satisfaction from the Blaugrana fans, but has also opened a debate on the quality of arbitration in modern football. FC Barcelona, on the other hand, has issued a statement thanking the FIFA response, although insisting that “no measure can repair the damage caused by the loss of points at a key moment of the competition.”
The incident also puts in the center of the discussion the pressure facing the referees in high intensity matches. While some defend the need for greater technology and training, others believe that decisions such as FIFA are a step towards accountability in arbitration.
For Barça, this news comes at a time of tension, with the team struggling to recover ground in the Champions and League. The arbitration controversy only adds firewood to the fire in an environment already loaded with criticism towards the performance of the equipment and the tactical decisions of Hansi Flick. The next matches will be crucial for the culé team to demonstrate that it can overcome adversities, both inside and outside the field.
Meanwhile, the dismissal of the referees sends a clear message: FIFA is willing to act firmly to errors that alter the course of the parties. However, for Barça fans, the question remains the same: will it be enough to change the course of their European campaign?
