Spanish referee Mateu Lahoz makes a tremendously human assessment of the confinement derived from COVID-19: "We cannot say that we are going to win. We have already lost because there are many deceased. Now we have to stop this virus responsibly and as experts say. We have only been asked to stay home". In this sense, Mateu prefers to see the positive part that the coronavirus pandemic has brought: "What I miss the most is Algimia and my mother. This has helped us to value things more, the beauty of everyday life and normality. Hopefully, we will recover it soon, it will be good for everyone. We have to get as much energy as possible from what we have inside, because we have health and that is the most important", he proclaims in 'Memorias de Gaibiel'.
Being an international referee, Mateu usually spends a lot of time traveling throughout Spain and half of Europe, which prevents him from enjoying much time with his loved ones. "My family conquers me every day. My children are helping Cris (his wife) and me. I did not get to spend much time with the little one, because of work reasons and it is amazing, for example, to see him clear the table, imitating his brother," he says. "We have to help and now we can do it by staying at home, preserving our elders. It is difficult to see positive things in all of this, but we must try to build a better society", proclaims Mateu Lahoz. The Valencian referee wants to highlight the daily applause at 8 pm or each show of solidarity that circulates in videos through social networks. "Those of us who fortunately have health should pull the car and move all in the same direction. We have technological tools to stay connected with family and friends, and all this can provide us with basic learning", concludes Mateu Lahoz.
Source: El arbitro de futbol
