With Jose Mourinho going free after his eye poking altercation with Tito Vilanova, Barcelona luminaries are angry at the treatment offered to the Real Madrid maestro.
Jose Mourinho took centre stage in Spanish Super Cup with his eye poking antics following the large scale on field brawl between Real Madrid and Barcelona players.
The Portuguese tactician was subsequently handed a two match Spanish Super Cup ban, while his victim, Tito Vilanova, was sentenced a single game suspension in the same competition.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 and Real Madrid appealed against the punishment to their respective coaches, and their wishes were realized as RFEF president, Angel Maria Villar, gave the decision in their favour.
The Catalans have rejoiced in the availability of Vilanova for their Spanish Super Cup fixtures against Real Madrid but have openly criticised the football governing body at letting Jose Mourinho go.
While La Blaugrana complain in earnest with press representatives, they intentionally have put a blind eye to the treatment they have received over the years by RFEF.
Barcelona players short on numbers and 3-0 down on aggregate in 1999/00 Copa del Rey semi-final second leg staged a rebellion. The Catalan club’s players communicated to the match officials their refusal to play the fixture, bringing the beautiful game in
disrepute with their actions.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Spanish Football Federation dealt with the matter in no certain terms but tracked back on their steps and finally lift the punishment.
Barcelona were at fault again for the incomprehensible actions of their fans as Luis Figo returned to the Camp Nou for the second time dressed in a Real Madrid jersey. The Portuguese was hurled with objects whenever he went to the by-line.
Highlight of the disregard by the fans resulted in a pig’s head on the playing field. La Blaugrana were fined 4000 Euros and were banned to play two matches on their home stadium. However, as history would have it, RFEF back tracked on their stance once
again.
Tito Vilanova has been on the receiving end of favours from the governing body, being banned for two matches in a league fixture against Malaga for his angry protests. The ban was eventually lifted as Barcelona made an appeal to RFEF.
A lot has been made of the latest antics of the Royal Spanish Football Federation but it has to be noted that they have always had a soft heart at dealing with punishments. In light of the evidence, the treatment of Mourinho and Vilanova is a new chapter
of RFEF’s traditions.
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