The Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) became official this Wednesday the dismissal of José Pekerman as that country’s coachdismissal that ended in a bitter fight between the coach and the Federation itself, which the Argentine accuses of violating various clauses of the contract.
Pekerman wants to develop a long-term project, to put Venezuelan soccer at the top of the international scene. But according to some sourcesthe tension between the Vinotinto coach and the Federation grew as a result of several discussions in recent weeks regarding the fulfillment of certain conditions and commitments of the FVF. Finally the relationship broke down.
Among the promises that FVF would have broken are the creation of a Projection Tournament (Reserve) for the growth of local footballsomething that never happened against Pekerman’s will.
payment problems
Another cause of dispute may be payment problems with third parties, which prevents the performance of essential activities, such as trips, friendships, specialists in key areas for the coach or the lack of management of suitable work visas of members of the coaching staff more than one year after the validity of the link. An accumulation of debts to staff and collaborators that seriously affected the stability and good selection environment.
In addition, always according to said information, FVF also did not comply with the conditions in training facilities, essential for proper employment. To all this can also be added the alleged direct interference in the field of sports, which broke the implicit agreement of Pekerman and his team a few months ago.
possible press conference
All these events can be the key to getting them all out. Some information suggests that The Argentine coach will consider giving explanations about his departure in a press conference that may be held in the next few hours.
Regarding what the Federation said, Its announcement included Pascual Lezcano, journalist and soccer agent of the highest confidence of the former coach, who will show some unjust expenses, according to various information; Lezcano is director of selections.
Source: La Verdad
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