×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Barcelona's Raphinha blasts La Liga refereeing double standards

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Barcelona forward Raphinha shouts from the sideline during the Spanish league match vs Girona FC at Montilivi Stadium in Girona on February 16, 2026. (Josep LAGO / AFP)

Barcelona winger Raphinha lashed out at perceived refereeing double standards in La Liga on Tuesday after his side fell to a 2-1 defeat at Girona.

The Catalan giants were left upset at a decision to allow Girona's late derby winner on Monday to stand after what they considered to be a foul on Barca defender Jules Kounde in the build-up.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Which African teams will fight their way to the knockout stage?
Sports
Battle for school games honours continues across counties today
Sports
Africa's World Cup revolution
Sports
Standard golf classic: Tanui, Kiprono lead fairway fight