Spanish Football Club Sues Referee Over Alleged Match Fixing

Nàstic de Tarragona demands €5 million in damages, claiming referee misconduct cost them promotion to the second division.

Nàstic de Tarragona has filed a €5 million lawsuit against referee Eder Mallo Fernández, alleging corruption and rule manipulation during a match against Málaga on June 22.
The controversial 2-2 draw allowed Málaga to secure promotion to Spain's second division, leaving Tarragona out of contention.
The club accuses the referee of deliberately favoring Málaga, citing inconsistent rule enforcement and an irregularly extended match duration.
A private investigation report claims the referee was involved in pre-match agreements and had allegedly predicted a red card for a Tarragona player, which occurred during the game.
The lawsuit, unprecedented in Spanish football, is still pending court acceptance, with Tarragona acknowledging they likely cannot reverse the promotion outcome.