Three Months After Zamrat's Allegations: Belkchour's Complaint Stalls as League Remains Silent on Investigation Findings

More than three months have passed since the controversial statements made by national coach Abdelwahed Zamrat, manager of Ittihad Touarga, in which he accused Radouane Jaid, Director of the Refereeing Directorate, of interfering with Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions. To date, the National Professional Football League has not disclosed the results of any investigation or the status of the case, despite the gravity of the accusations which have impacted the credibility of national refereeing.

League President Abdeslam Belkchour had previously confirmed filing a complaint with the competent security authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation into these statements. However, he subsequently chose to remain silent, issuing no official clarification regarding the investigation's progress or its findings. This has opened the door to numerous questions about the reasons for this ambiguity and the case's continued unresolved status.

While observers awaited an official statement to conclude the controversy, consistent sources indicate that Radouane Jaid had no contact with the VAR room outside of official channels. This information could have been officially confirmed or denied through a clear statement, had the investigation results been presented to the public, thereby upholding the principles of transparency and accountability.

Adding to the ambiguity is the fact that Zamrat continues his duties normally, while Jaid remains at the helm of the Refereeing Directorate, all in the absence of any official clarification from the League. This situation raises questions about the seriousness of the investigation process and whether the referral of the case to security authorities was genuinely aimed at uncovering the truth or merely at defusing the controversy surrounding the statements.

The Professional League's silence on such a sensitive matter raises significant questions about its role in safeguarding the credibility of the competition. Given that the issue directly impacts the trust of clubs and fans in the integrity of refereeing, disclosing the investigation's findings is crucial, not only to end the controversy but also to preserve the image of the professional league and its regulatory bodies.