In recent news, a Spanish VAR (Video Assistant Referee) official has taken legal action against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over a referee scandal. The scandal, which occurred in the 2019-2020 season, involved the use of a VAR system that was not approved by the RFEF.
The VAR system in question was developed by a company called Mediapro, which had been contracted by the RFEF to provide VAR services for the season. However, the system was not approved by the RFEF, and the official in question, Juan Carlos Rivero, claims that he was unaware of this fact when he signed the contract with Mediapro.
Rivero is now suing the RFEF for €2 million in damages, claiming that he was misled into signing the contract and that he has suffered financially as a result. He also claims that he was not given the proper training to use the system, which led to several controversial decisions during matches.
The case has sparked debate in Spain, with many people arguing that the RFEF should have been more transparent about the use of the VAR system and that they should have provided better training for officials. Others have argued that Rivero should have done more research into the system before signing the contract.
Regardless of the outcome, this case highlights the importance of transparency and proper training when it comes to using technology in sports. It also serves as a reminder that officials must be aware of any changes or updates to systems that they are using, and that they should take the time to do their research before signing any contracts.
