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David Fernández Borbalán to Revamp Spain's Refereeing Standards

7/16/2025

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David Fernández Borbalán, previously at the helm of Bulgaria's Referee Commission, is set to transform Spain's officiating landscape as he takes charge of the Spanish Royal Federation's referee team. With a focus on elevating standards and tackling past VAR inconsistencies under Eduardo Prieto Iglesias, this shake-up aims to silence La Liga's club complaints and restore faith in the game.

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David Fernández Borbalán, previously at the helm of Bulgaria's Referee Commission, is set to transform Spain's officiating landscape as he takes charge of the Spanish Royal Federation's referee team. With a focus on elevating standards and tackling past VAR inconsistencies under Eduardo Prieto Iglesias, this shake-up aims to silence La Liga's club complaints and restore faith in the game.