Juan Sebastian Veron He spoke after the disciplinary court decided to do so Ineligible for six months Football players are suspended for two dates. The leader questioned the severity of the punishment imposed after the incident in the match against Rosario Central and denounced A Ideological persecution For their maverick positions regarding the administration of national football.
The leader of the “Pencha” considered the punishment as… A direct attack on freedom of opinion Linking the ruling to its ruling A critical perspective on AFA management.
In an interview with Esteban Trebuk, L LN+ It was said: “It is A.” Attack on an institution It is no less important for Estudiantes, before he is threatened and pays attention to what could happen. That doesn’t surprise me at all. Often times, taking a stand and making a comment results in these types of consequences.
His analysis of the political landscape of Argentine football was trivial: “I’ve had some criticism, but if you can’t speak, express or express your opinion, Makes me think this will end in dictatorship“.
Veron also noted the feeling Insecurity surrounding his club He confirmed after the conflict that warnings exist and determine daily behavior: “The truth is that It was a threat. And here it is, it’s factual data. This makes me think that we will have to be very careful and pay attention to what is happening.
The relationship between the Estudiantes star and the president of the Argentine Football Association, Claudio Tapia, is void. Veron recalled his initial cooperation with youth teams and explained the reasons for his departure. “I saw what relationships were like and what was happening…and I walked away.”to rule. At the same time, he denied any interest in contesting the Via Monte seat: “I do not have any kind of ambition or any circumstance that leads me to believe that I can become president.” (from Ava), The truth is, this is not something I aspire to at all, ever..
The basic conflict involves the debate over the entry of private capital. The AFA leadership interpreted Fearon’s moves, such as rapprochement with businessman Foster Gillette, as a challenge to align with the national government. The Estudiantes president explained his position on sports joint-stock companies (SAD): “There was a project to bring in private capital, but it did not progress. But from there to the desire to privatize Argentine football, no.”.
But he insisted on the need to search for new sources of income for institutions: “I think Argentine football needs funding from somewhere other than just selling a player. Two or three, because it costs the clubs a lot and harms the existence of a long-term sports policy.”
On a second occasion, the club president spoke to the program Radio with youWhere he delved into the events in a more analytical tone: “I lived it calmly, because a person must be calm with his conscience. The truth is Which I don’t feel uncomfortableOn the contrary, we are very confident in everything that has happened on our part as a club.”
Regarding the origin of the conflict, the leader explained the irregularity in the handover of ownership of Rosario Central, which sparked the protest:No vote was taken, nothing was done.. Therefore, we have to respond to the partner,” he justified and added: “There was no vote. Was there a discussion? No, I was already armed, the decision had already been made“.
During the same radio interview, Veron spoke with the Treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, Pablo Tovigino, via social media. Meanness To point to an important institution like Estudiantes and threaten them that they will have a bad time next year It catches my attention a bit and puts me on alertHe pointed out.
Finally, he stood up for his players by turning their backs while honoring Central. He explained that the team felt the imposition was arbitrary. “It was because we felt threatened and were forced to do something we had not done in other matches and with other teams.”“, detail. He concluded regarding the punishment for football players: “In short, we did that and you restricted the players’ freedom of expression by demonstrating in a place that was their domain.”.
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