Real Madrid president Florentino Perez faces potential disciplinary action after criticizing referees and Barcelona in a recent press conference. The RFEF's Disciplinary Committee will review the referees' union's formal complaint against him.
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Possible punishments Real Madrid president could receive after comments against referees
Real Madrid president Florentino Perezâs explosive press conference has created quite a stir in Spanish football this week.
Perez has not only criticised Barcelona but Spanish football as a whole, including the refereesâ association, calling them fraud.
However, Perezâs explosive outburst may land him in trouble, with the RFEFâs Disciplinary Committee set to determine what punishment, if any, he will face after the refereesâ union filed a formal complaint.
Florentino Perezâs fiery presser has made waves in Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF Disciplinary Code presents two very different possible outcomes for the Real Madrid president.
The most severe would see Perez handed a suspension of anywhere between one month and two years, under the provision dealing with public acts that undermine sporting dignity and decorum.
In the most extreme application of that rule, he could also be banned from attending a minimum of four matches.
Florentino Perez criticized the referees' association, calling them fraud during a press conference.
The RFEF's Disciplinary Committee will determine the potential punishments following a formal complaint from the referees' union.
The referees' union filed a complaint due to Perez's explosive remarks that criticized their integrity and Spanish football as a whole.
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Perez is unlikely to face a hefty fine. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
The more likely outcome, however, is a financial fine. The relevant article covering public statements that question the honesty and impartiality of refereeing officials allows for a penalty in the region of âŹ3,000 for club directors.
It is a relatively modest sum for a man of Perezâs means, though the reputational implications of a formal sanction would carry far greater weight.
But it indicates just how far Perez is willing to go in order to expose the Spanish footballing authority and the refereesâ association, as he feels Real Madrid have been wronged by both entities in the last decade or so.
For now, Perez will look to recover from a PR nightmare emanating from his fiery presser, having already called for an emergency meeting with Real Madrid superstars.