Spanish football figures Munuera Montero and Luken Beitia discuss careers

Veteran referee José Luis Munuera Montero, 43, reflects on a decade in Spain’s top division, highlighting the adoption of VAR technology, the need for mental resilience and his openness to diversity in officiating, noting that a gay referee should face no barriers.

Real Sociedad’s 19‑year‑old centre‑back Luken Beitia talks about his breakthrough into the first team, his ambition to score his first goal for the club, and the players and clubs he admires, including Mbappé and Arsenal.