Referee Gives Penalty Call In Spanish During Dolphins-Commanders Game In Madrid

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The National Football League is concluding its 2025 International Series on Sunday in Madrid between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders.

Referee Shawn Smith thought it would be a great moment to deliver a first-quarter penalty in Spanish to the delight of the Madrid crowd.

The Dolphins and Commanders are playing at the home of Real Madrid, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

We’re still looking for the first touchdown of the game as the Commanders and Dolphins are tied 6-6 at halftime.