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Controversial referee Mateu Lahoz given guard of honour after La Liga clash

Controversial La Liga referee Mateu Lahoz received a guard of honour after taking charge of Osasuna’s win over Almeria on Saturday.

Lahoz is expected to retire at the end of the season and Osasuna decided to offer up some respect to the match official after their victory.

The referee has become well known throughout the footballing world for his card-happy officiating that has infuriated/entertained/frustrated fans over the years.

Osasuna gave Antonio Mateu Lahoz, who's in his final season as a LaLiga referee, a guard of honor after their match against Almería.