Direction nationale de l’arbitrage bans referees from social media posts

The Direction nationale de l’arbitrage has issued a formal directive to all referees, prohibiting them from publishing or sharing any content related to matches, officiating decisions, or their own performances on social media. This ban includes messages, images, videos, and comments.

The measure aims to protect the prestige and image of officiating while ensuring discretion and impartiality. Officials noted that social media can amplify incidents and lead to interpretations that fuel controversy or complicate the resolution of disputes.

The directive is part of a broader effort to restructure and upgrade the officiating body. It emphasizes that maintaining professional distance from external noise and avoiding informal contact with coaches, players, or officials is essential to prevent suspicions of collusion or favoritism.