Christantus Uche, Nigerian midfielder, has expressed dissatisfaction with the refereeing standards in La Liga, claiming that officials in Spain have treated him unfairly since his arrival in the league.
In an interview with ESPN Africa published on X on Wednesday, Uche detailed his experiences during his first few matches, saying, “In my first two or three matches in La Liga, I saw it with my own eyes. The referees are so bad.
They are so bad. They kick me, and the referee just tells me to get up. No, it’s a foul, you have to blow the whistle.”
Uche further highlighted the inconsistency in officiating, stating that while other players would receive fouls for similar incidents, he was repeatedly overlooked.
“If they kick another player, the referee blows the whistle immediately, and it’s so painful. It’s so painful, and you cannot do anything because the referee has the power to do whatever he wants,” he lamented.
He also shared his disappointment at being ignored by referees even when fouled right in front of them.
“I get kicked and fall down right in front of the referee, and the referee does nothing. No, it’s not right.”
In addition to his complaints about officiating, Uche mentioned instances of racial abuse from some fans in the stands, describing how they would yell offensive slurs at him.
“Some fans yell abusive slurs at you… (censored) No, it’s not good. It’s not good.”
