sports
February 18, 2026
Zvezda: We ask Messina to appoint a referee of Partizan's choice
Football club Crvena zvezda announced today that Partizan, with its statement, has put pressure on the referee of the upcoming 178th eternal derby, Pavle Ilić, and has asked the referee commissioner of the Football Association of Serbia, Domenico Messina, to annul the decision and appoint a referee of the club from Humska's choice.
TL;DR
- Crvena zvezda accuses Partizan of pressuring referee Pavle Ilić through a public statement.
- Crvena zvezda asks the referee commissioner Domenico Messina to annul the decision and appoint a referee of Partizan's choice.
- Crvena zvezda states they will accept any referee Partizan selects.
- Crvena zvezda criticizes Partizan's consistent 'victim' narrative and suggests it's a tactic to influence officials.
- The 178th eternal derby is scheduled for Sunday at 5 PM, with Crvena zvezda leading the Superliga standings by one point over Partizan.
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