Reflections on Refereeing in RPL: Thankfully, No Scandals Yet

The former head of Russian referees, **[Alexander Egorov](https://www.example.com/tags/19022-egorov-aleksandr/)**, commented on the lack of major referee controversies during the first round of matches in the Russian Premier League for the 2025/2026 season.

«The issue isn’t about high-profile scandals; it concerns the overall standard of officiating. There are ambiguous interpretations, and coaches, players, and referees often struggle to understand the correct approach. When a scandal occurs, it’s an absolute disaster. I don’t mean to offend anyone, but if there’s an error in the game between Krylia Sovetov and Rostov, it probably won’t be noticed. However, if something happens in a match involving Krasnodar, Spartak, Zenit, or CSKA, it can easily be blown out of proportion. A journalist might write about it, and it can quickly gain traction and escalate. Thankfully, we haven’t had any major scandals,» Egorov stated during the **[SMOL FM show on the BetBoom Sports channel](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EcF2V8vsgjY)**.