Antonio Lopez Habas slams “injustice” against Inter Kashi FC after red card vs Mumbai City FC
Inter Kashi FC suffered 1-2 defeat against Mumbai City FC
Inter Kashi FC have now suffered back-to-back defeats, first against Jamshedpur FC and then a 1–2 loss to Mumbai City FC, with both matches surrounded by controversy.
Inter Kashi head coach Antonio Lopez Habas has strongly criticized the refereeing decisions in the two games and was even sent off during the clash against Mumbai City.
The Spaniard later took to Instagram and posted a cryptic message, further fueling the debate. Here’s a look at everything that has unfolded so far.
Antonio Lopez Habas posts cryptic message after Mumbai City FC defeat
The saga between Antonio Lopez Habas and referees seems to be a never-ending story, one that often swings between love and hate.
The fiery Spaniard has never shied away from speaking his mind, and the latest controversy only added another chapter to that long-running relationship.
Following the controversial defeat to Mumbai City FC, Inter Kashi head coach Antonio Lopez Habas took to Instagram with a cryptic message that appeared to question the officiating once again.
“Even if the dogs bark, the caravan moves on. Another injustice against Inter Kashi FC. Too many already in such a short number of matches,” Habas wrote on his social media.
The statement comes after a tense match in which the Spaniard was sent off from the touchline while protesting refereeing decisions.
His remarks have added to the growing debate around officiating in Inter Kashi’s recent matches, with the club having already expressed frustration after their previous defeat against Jamshedpur FC.
Not the first time, Habas had also criticized refereeing after Jamshedpur FC loss
Antonio Lopez Habas’ frustration after the defeat against Mumbai City FC was not the first time the Inter Kashi head coach had publicly questioned refereeing decisions.
The Spaniard had voiced similar concerns following his side’s previous loss to Jamshedpur FC as well.
Speaking after that match, Habas claimed that Inter Kashi were the better side across the ninety minutes but felt that the officiating went completely against his team.
“I think Inter Kashi were the better team throughout the ninety minutes. All decisions of the referee were against us. From the behavior of the linesman to all the decisions, it was impossible to watch,” Habas said.
When asked about his visible frustration on the sidelines, the veteran coach suggested that certain matches can feel impossible to win because of the circumstances.
“I spent 11 years in India, and I know some matches are impossible to win and today is impossible to win. I personally think that the decisions of the linesman must be investigated. I shouldn’t speak much about it,” he added.
With Habas now questioning refereeing decisions in consecutive matches, the debate around officiating in Inter Kashi’s recent games continues to grow and also the statements made by the coach.
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Ayushman Sharma is a sports enthusiast with a deep love for football, following the game closely since 2018. A hardcore supporter of NorthEast United FC and FC Barcelona, he has also gained valuable on-ground experience by volunteering during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Guwahati.