AS Monaco Director Launches Scathing Critique of Refereeing After PSG Victory
MONACO – AS Monaco’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday evening was overshadowed by a blistering post-match critique of the officiating from AS Monaco General Director Thiago Scuro. Scuro publicly questioned the decisions of referee Clément Turpin,specifically the non-issuance of red cards to both Lamine Camara adn,later,Thilo Kehrer,sparking a debate over consistency in Ligue 1 officiating.
The controversy stems from a challenge by Camara on PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, which drew immediate outrage from the PSG camp, and Kehrer’s late dismissal, deemed by officials to have denied a clear scoring prospect. Scuro vehemently disagreed with both calls, arguing they were incorrect interpretations of standard play. This outburst arrives amid growing frustration within the club regarding perceived refereeing errors impacting match outcomes, despite assurances and apologies from officials.
“I’m a little tired of talking about refereeing, you know,” Scuro stated in the mixed zone following the match. “I don’t know how you see it, but it’s getting boring. I tried different approaches, in different directions. For me, it’s not a red card [for Lamine Camara]. For me, it’s not a red for Thilo Kehrer, although, according to them, he clearly prevented a scoring opportunity. The ball is in the air,it’s an ordinary duel. I don’t know what type of interpretation they have, but that doesn’t solve the problem when you get a call during the week. People apologized for the mistake, but the following week the mistakes continued.”
The win against PSG, secured by a goal from Takumi Minamino, was a critically important result for AS Monaco. However,Scuro’s strong words suggest the club is seeking greater accountability and consistency from Ligue 1 referees moving forward,possibly setting the stage for further dialogue between Monaco and league officials. The incident occurred on November 29,2025,with the article updated later that evening.
