"Son comes home in tears": Spanish Cup final referee speaks out about bullying due to his profession

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"Son comes home in tears": Spanish Cup final referee speaks out about bullying due to his profession Alex Caparros/Getty Images
26 apr 2025 16:00
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Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea, who will be the referee for El Clasico in the Spanish Cup final tomorrow, spoke about the challenges his son faces due to his profession.

Details: According to Bengoetxea, his son suffers from bullying at school by his peers.

Quote:

"When your son goes to school and is told that his father is a thief, and he comes home in tears, it's very bad."

"I try to raise my son and tell him that his father is honest. It's very cruel, I don't recommend anyone do this.

On the day I leave here, I want my son to be proud of what his father was and of the refereeing that gave us many values."

Yesterday, a video was released on Real Madrid's club channel accusing Bengoetxea of making a mistake during the away derby against Atletico Madrid.

Reminder: Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has returned to the team's roster for the match against Real Madrid.

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