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Cádiz delegate expelled for threatening the fourth referee

Cádiz CF delegate Adrián Cuez Quirós was expelled from the game against Tenerife for threatening the fourth official. The incident occurred in the 78th minute and was recorded in the referee's minutes.

30 September 2026

Cádiz delegate sent off for threatening the fourth referee

According to Mundodeportivo.

Context

Adrián Cuez Quirós, as a delegate for Cádiz CF, plays a crucial role in communication between the team and referees during Liga Pro matches. His expulsion could lead to reflection on the conduct of delegates and the need to maintain a respectful environment at matches.

Why this matters

The expulsion of Cádiz CF delegate Adrián Cuez Quirós highlights the growing tension in Liga Pro matches, especially in important clashes such as the one between Tenerife and Cádiz. This type of incident can influence the dynamics of the competition and the relationship between clubs and referees, as well as affecting the image of the Liga Pro in the Spanish football scene.

Main conclusions

  • Cádiz delegate sent off for threatening the fourth referee.
  • Cádiz CF delegate Adrián Cuez Quirós was expelled from the game against Tenerife for threatening the fourth official.
  • The delegate from Cádiz, expelled for threatening the fourth referee.

Last night's 1-1 draw between Tenerife and Cádiz, at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium, brought with it an unusual situation. In the 78th minute of the game, an incident occurred between the delegate of the Gáditana team, Adrián Cuez Quirós, and the fourth referee of the match, Néstor Holgueras Castellanos.

As reported in the referee's minutes, the delegate approached the fourth referee in order to protest and, according to the description, he did so in a threatening manner. The minutes state verbatim: "In the 78th minute, the delegate Cuez Quirós, Adrián, was expelled for the following reason: After being warned by the fourth referee, who drew the attention of the members of the visiting bench for standing up in a sign of disagreement with an arbitration decision, he stood up from his seat and addressed the fourth referee with the following words, in a threatening tone: 'You went to clash with the coach and we have it recorded, you'll see!'".

The decision of the Disciplinary Committee of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is now expected this week, but the Cádiz delegate faces several possibilities. The first is that it is considered as a disparagement of the arbitral figure. In this case, according to article 124 of the Disciplinary Code, "Addressing referees, directors or sports authorities in disdainful terms or with dismissive attitudes, as long as the action does not constitute a more serious offense, will be punished with suspension of two to three games or for a period of up to one month".

Furthermore, Cuez Quirós could also face a suspension of up to four games if his conduct is classified as contrary to good sporting order. The Code provides that "Those whose conduct is contrary to good sporting order, when classified as mild, will incur a suspension of up to four games or a fine of up to 602 euros".

Finally, if your action is considered a simple protest to the referee, according to article 127, the penalty would be reduced to a one-game suspension, in accordance with changes to the rules established midway through last season. "With regard to coaches, physical trainers, delegates, doctors or those responsible for the material, the sanction will be one to three games of suspension or for a period of up to one month."

What happens next

The RFEF Disciplinary Committee is expected to make a decision on Cuez Quirós' conduct, which could result in a game suspension. The situation will be closely monitored, as the decision could impact not only the delegate, but also the Cádiz CF team, which could feel the absence of an important member of its structure during the next Pro League games.

Frequently asked questions

What happened between the Cádiz delegate and the fourth referee?

Cádiz delegate, Adrián Cuez Quirós, was sent off for threatening the fourth official, Néstor Holgueras Castellanos, during the game against Tenerife.

Who confirmed the expulsion of the Cádiz delegate?

The expulsion was confirmed in the referee's minutes, who described the incident and the delegate's threatening words.

Why is the conduct of the Cádiz delegate being analyzed now?

The delegate's conduct is being reviewed due to the incident during the game, and the RFEF Disciplinary Committee is expected to make a decision this week.

What changes can

m occur after incident analysis?

The Cádiz delegate could face a suspension of two to three games for disrespecting the refereeing figure or up to four games if his conduct is considered contrary to good sporting order.

What is the importance of the Disciplinary Code in the situation of the Cádiz delegate?

The Disciplinary Code establishes punishments for disrespectful conduct towards referees and sports authorities, which are relevant to the decision on the sanction to be applied to the delegate.

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Perguntas frequentes

O que aconteceu entre o delegado do Cádiz e o quarto árbitro?

O delegado do Cádiz, Adrián Cuez Quirós, foi expulso por ameaçar o quarto árbitro, Néstor Holgueras Castellanos, durante o jogo contra o Tenerife.

Quem confirmou a expulsão do delegado do Cádiz?

A expulsão foi confirmada na ata do árbitro, que descreveu o incidente e as palavras ameaçadoras do delegado.

Por que agora está a ser analisada a conduta do delegado do Cádiz?

A conduta do delegado está a ser analisada devido ao incidente ocorrido durante o jogo, e o Comité de Disciplina da RFEF deve tomar uma decisão esta semana.

Que mudanças podem ocorrer após a análise do incidente?

O delegado do Cádiz pode enfrentar uma suspensão de dois a três jogos por menosprezo à figura arbitral ou até quatro jogos se a sua conduta for considerada contrária ao bom ordenamento desportivo.

Qual é a importância do Código Disciplinar na situação do delegado do Cádiz?

O Código Disciplinar estabelece as punições para condutas desrespeitosas em relação a árbitros e autoridades desportivas, que são relevantes para a decisão sobre a sanção a aplicar ao delegado.

What happened in this story?

Delegado do Cádiz expulso por ameaçar o quarto árbitro summarizes the main development covered in this report.

Who confirmed this news?

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