Munuera Montero Exonerated Amidst Suspension By Referees' Committee In Wake Of Jude Bellingham's Call

Written by Oluwadamilola Olaleye

Jose Luis Munuera Montero, the center referee that sent off Jude Bellingham during the clash against Osasuna over the weekend can finally return back to officiating after his prior suspension by the Referees Committee (CTA) amidst an ongoing UEFA investigation which was recently concluded in less than two days with respect to his business activities.

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A formal investigation by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) concerning La Liga referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero on the allegations of a potential conflict of interest arising from his association with Talentus Sports, a company that provides services to a range of organizations, including La Liga itself has now been concluded .

The core concern revolves around the possibility that this relationship could compromise Munuera Montero’s impartiality in officiating matches which he publicly and unequivocally denied in respect to his red card call in the game between Osasuna and Real Madrid where Bellingham was sent off.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Compliance Department has cleared referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero of any conflict of interest. An investigation, conducted by lawyer Nefer Ruiz, examined company registration, accounting, and commercial activities, concluding there was no legal or regulatory conflict arising from Munuera Montero’s business relationship with the RFEF as per Diario AS.

Consequently, he is cleared to resume refereeing duties. The RFEF has, however, issued a directive to all professional referees, urging them to carefully assess their external business activities and those of their partners to prevent potential reputational damage.

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This exoneration comes at the end of a particularly challenging week for Munuera Montero. Following his decision to send off Jude Bellingham during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna, he and his family were subjected to deeply disturbing threats, including death threats. This ordeal added significant pressure to the ongoing investigation.

With the RFEF’s ruling now in place, Munuera Montero has been officially cleared to resume his officiating duties, allowing him to focus on his professional responsibilities without the weight of the investigation or the threats against him and his family.

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