Javier Tebas’ League began its twelfth day last Friday in Vitoria in conditions that no one understands after the DANA which devastated the Valencian Community. Two First Division matches have been postponed and this clearly seems insufficient. Players, coaches and social media are shouting at the president of the national competition and do not understand why the League did not suspend the whole day while we are facing one of the greatest tragedies in our country. Deaths now stand at more than 200 and the number is expected to continue to rise following DANA’s devastating passage last Tuesday.
When a tragedy occurs like the one that happened in Valenceone of the most serious that has shaken Spain Recently, football and all sports in general have taken second or third place. Nobody doubts it. The thoughts of the entire population are with the people of Valencia. Thousands of people from all over the country have decided to help in any way they can the families who have lost everything.
Meanwhile, with complete coldness, the League of Thebes began its twelfth day last Friday with the Alavés-Mallorca, despite the fact that the consequences of DANA are still very present. Nobody understands that this League day is being played out in the serious situation that we are experiencing in Valence. The face of Tony LatoValencian, in the minute of silence before the match said it all. On the verge of tears after losing a friend in this disaster. At that point, everyone already knew that this match shouldn’t have happened. Neither that nor the rest of the day which continues this Saturday from 2 p.m. with the Osasuna-Valladolid.
In the First Division, only matches played in the Valencian Community have been postponed, as Villarreal-Rayo Vallecano and the Valencia-Real Madrid. But it is clear that the rest of the matches would not have to be played. Last Friday, the technician OsasunaVicente Moreno started crying during a press conference: “It’s very hard.” He is Valencian and his city is one of those affected. He would have to be there and not play a game, which, right now, is the least important thing.
The problem of League Javier Tebas justify that the rest of the day is played “normally”, it is the tight schedule of this season. But social networks have also exploded against this situation, because it is obvious that this remains behind while the situation in Valencia is very serious. The only thing the League did was place a black pancake and a number of Red Cross to help those affected. But play the day.
Players and coaches raise their voices
After confirming that the 12th day of the League was played with this Alavés-MallorcaOnce the match was over, players and coaches from both teams made it clear at a press conference: “This match should not have been played.”
Luis Garcia Square spoke out against the League chaired by Javier Tebas for allowing the celebration of this day, marked by the human consequences of DANA, which has already caused more than 200 deaths. “Well, before we begin, please allow me to say that I don’t understand why we’re playing. Even though we won. Out of respect for all the victims and everything, it’s something strange, but oh well…”
The speech of Luis Garcia At the press conference at the end of question time, he was even more forceful: “For me it is a personal situation and feeling. Whether we played this game, there’s no way we can take it with all the deceased… It’s a very difficult situation and please let us all do our best to help. The first is politicians, whatever their color. On an individual level, in large companies and in clubs, let’s all give them a helping hand. I see people going out and it’s a source of pride for the country when we do it. We must mourn and cover enormously for the victims, who will be numerous. “All the love from me and the whole club for the victims.”
Next, the Mallorca midfielder Manu Morlanès He added his condolences to the families of those who died in the Valencian Community: “First of all, let me send all my strength from here to the people who are struggling with everything they have experienced in Valencia. My condolences to all who have lost family members. Today I think football is the least important thing. We are all united for a cause that I wish didn’t happen. It’s time to step in and send help to the scene. So thanks to everyone who helps.
Luis García and Morlanes raised their voices motu proprio, because none of the questions on television focused on the tragedy experienced in Valencia, only on what happened during the match, hiding the thoughts of the footballers that this 12th League day should not have been contested. Also Maffeo said the match should not have been played.
The coach of the vermilion team, Jagoba Arrasatealso expressed his feelings during the press conference after the accident: “We don’t have to make these decisions. Today, football counts for very little, there is a very big tragedy. “We all have a player on our team who has a family member or acquaintance who is missing.”
