Collina appeals to referees: “Protect the players on the field”

Nyon (SID) The European Football Union (UEFA) made an urgent appeal to referees before the start of the European Cup competitions in the new year to protect players from rude attacks on the field. "We need the players who are able to play football. That's why we have to protect them on the field," said UEFA referee boss Pierluigi Collina. They want to avoid situations in which “the future of the players is called into question due to serious injuries,” continued the former Italian world-class referee. At the end of January, star team manager Pep Guardiola from Manchester City made a passionate appeal to the referee guild to protect strong and fast technicians from excessive attacks by opposing defenders after national player Leroy Sane suffered a serious ligament injury due to a rude foul. "You can make mistakes as a referee, that's one thing. It's another thing when it becomes dangerous for the players. Footballers are artists and the referees have to protect them, not just my players, but everyone. The referees should protect theirs Do your job," Bayern Munich's former master coach emphasized with obvious displeasure. According to UEFA, the referees are "ambassadors of the game who are responsible not only for compliance with the rules on the pitch, but also for the protection of the players and their integrity." And the referees would have to punish those who “violate this or behave in such a way that this influences the way football is perceived”. Particularly reckless foul play should be punished accordingly. Collina: "The players have to understand that they have to show their opponents the same respect that they expect themselves." The referees are also asked not to tolerate protests and pack formations by players. "Bullying a referee is not acceptable. We don't want to convey that message," said Collina.

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Collina appeals to referees: “Protect the players on the field”

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