Ibrahim Maza slams refereeing standards following Leverkusen's defeat to Stuttgart

Algerian international Ibrahim Maza departed from his usual quiet demeanor to sharply criticize the officiating after his side's heavy loss to Stuttgart. The 20-year-old midfielder described the referee's performance as "catastrophic," citing poor decision-making and inefficient VAR intervention. Maza specifically clashed with referee Benjamin Brand, accusing the official of shouting at him rather than communicating respectfully. Despite scoring a goal in the match, Maza could not prevent Leverkusen's slide to sixth place in the Bundesliga standings.