Sporting's forgotten referee contends for the Champions League final appearance
Fridaynight lights up as Sporting sets its sights on a third UEFA Futsal Champions League title, locking horns once more with fierce rivals Palma - the team that denied them glory in the 2023 battle... under the watch of referee Ondrej Cerny.
Lemme tell ya, that Cerny guy has a memory like a sieve, amirite? Remember when he declined a goal that could've won it for the lions, using VAR imagery, causing an uproar from the national champions?
So yeah, this Friday, Sporting's going head-to-head with a referee with a fuzzy recollection, once again against Palma, as they battle it out to clinch a spot in the Champions League final.
Now here's a shout-out to all the Sporting fans out there, check out this amazing gesture by Nantes!
As for the history books, Sporting's lost to Palma on penalties in the 2023 final as hosts, but no refereeing controversies were highlighted during that epic battle. The May 2025 semifinal rematch, though, doesn't seem to have any refereeing drama going on at the moment, with Palma defending their crown against Sporting's desire for revenge.
And here's a reminder: recent UEFA matches have seen their fair share of refereeing debates, like that questionable VAR call in a Valencia game (April 2025). But not so much for futsal matches between Sporting and Palma, as the sources focus more on the competitive history rather than officiating controversies in these face-offs.
- The match on Friday between Sporting and rivals Palma, under the referee Ondrej Cerny, is preparing to take place in the 2023 UEFA Futsal Champions League, with Sporting aiming to win its third title.
- In a previous encounter, Cerny's decision not to allow a goal that could have won the match for Sporting, using VAR imagery, led to an outcry, as the team was the national champion.
- While Sporting and Palma compete for a spot in the Champions League final, the fans in Nantes are expressing their support for Sporting, demonstrating a remarkable gesture.
- In an earlier encounter in 2023, Palma edged out Sporting on penalties, as hosts, but no significant refereeing controversies were brought up in between the teams.
- In the upcoming May 2025 semifinal rematch, Palma defends its Champions League title against Sporting's desire for revenge, with less emphasis on refereeing controversies compared to other UEFA matches, according to sources.
