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Carlo Ancelotti did not mince his words in response to Xavi, who accused Real Madrid of putting pressure on the refereeing via the club’s channel.
The skirmish between Real Madrid and Barça has never stopped since the Merengue’s controversial victory against Almeria (3-2). For several weeks, Real’s television channel has been broadcasting controversial programs that are very critical of refereeing. Also with frontal attacks against FC Barcelona, particularly in relation to the scandalous Negreira affair. “What Real Madrid Televisión is doing is a shame“, denounced Joan Laporta.
On Friday, it was Xavi who added another layer by responding to these comments. “I agree 100% with the president, it’s a realityhe said. I think this distorts the competition a little. The referees are conditioned, we see it. (…) I do not like it”.
“It’s not at the professional level”
Present at a press conference on Saturday, Carlo Ancelotti was inevitably questioned about the statements of his Barcelona counterpart. And his response could not have been more direct towards Xavi. “I am a professional and as a professional I do not want to lower myself to this level out of respect for Spanish football. Don’t ask any more questions about this because I won’t stoop to that level. It’s not at the professional level“, blasted the Italian.
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