French FIBA referee and instructor Nicolas Maestre was one of the people who showed a different point of view against the worldwide criticism soccer referee Tony Chapron had to suffer after his red card and kick during Nantes-PSG went viral.‘The referee in question apologised. I’d like to point out that officiating in some cases is a job with a great deal of pressure. And let’s be honest: images or clips of players having fun with refs never go viral’. He was kind enough to share some clips with us that at least have to bring a little smile to your face.
Maestre: ‘Officiating is cool!’ We wholehartedly agree.