Spanish football fans, get in here — this one is already stirring the pot! According to reports from Diario Sport, Barcelona’s first-team squad got an unexpected visit on Tuesday morning from the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA).
Early Morning Disruption at Training
Hansi Flick’s men were in high spirits at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, gearing up for an intense training session as the countdown to this weekend’s La Liga kick-off continues. But omo, before they could even break a sweat, training had to be delayed.
Why? The referees themselves reportedly walked in, ready for a very important meeting.
The Reason Behind the Visit
Now, before you start thinking it’s some big scandal — calm down. This was said to be a routine annual meeting held before the start of every La Liga season. The CTA officials allegedly came to present new updates to the rules and answer pressing questions from the players and coaching staff.
From what’s been claimed, topics on the table included:
- Changes in refereeing criteria
- Clarifications on the use of VAR
- Player conduct expectations for the new season
And let’s be honest — omo, you know VAR discussions can get heated. Even top professionals sometimes still dey argue that “clear and obvious” line.
The Season Build-Up Drama
Barcelona, like every other club in Spain’s top flight, is in full preparation mode for their season opener. Flick is reportedly focused on starting strong, and moments like this show just how much behind-the-scenes work happens before a single ball is kicked.
Whether this referee visit will impact Barça’s performance or mindset remains to be seen, but one thing is clear — the new season’s drama is already starting off the pitch.
