The Betis striker Borja Iglesias This Tuesday he expressed his willingness to return to the Spanish team, if he is called by Luis de la Fuenteafter the resignation of Luis Rubiales as president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), for his actions in celebrating the title in women’s world cup, and after that he announced his resignation from playing for Spain “until things change.”
Asked about this matter after the training session of the Betis team, Borja Iglesias declared to the cameras of the El Chiringuito program, from the Atresmedia group, that he “always” wanted to go to the national team, meaning that it is not a problem I don’t want to go.”
After reconsidering the initial decision he announced on August 25 due to Rubiales’ resignation, the Galician attacker, who has been capped twice by Spain, has pointed out that in order to return to the senior national team “a lot of things remain, you have to score. goals.” and let the coach, Luis de la Fuente, call him.
As for the former RFEF president’s decision to resign after the controversy sparked by his actions in celebration of the women’s world title won by Spain, when he held his penis in the box and gave player Jenni Hermoso a kiss on the mouth , Borja Iglesias said he believes “this is normal, that’s it; one more step and that’s it.”
On August 25, the Betic player publicized on his social networks his temporary resignation from the national team after learning that Rubiales would not resign from his positions.
“Wearing the Spanish national team shirt is one of the greatest things that has happened to me in my career. I don’t know if at some point it will be an option again, but I made the decision not to return to the national team until it changes the things and “These kinds of acts go unpunished,” he said then, while also advocating “for a more fair, humane and decent football.”
Subsequently, after offering a Spain call-up for matches against Georgia and Cyprus in a press conference on September 1, Luis de la Fuente left the door open for Borja Iglesias to return to the national team in the future if his performance improved at Real Betis.
“I have a great appreciation for Borja, we had a fantastic relationship in March. He will not come for a sporting issue. I considered that there are other forwards, but I respect the decisions and I’m sure he’ll be happy to “Go to the national team. Spanish footballers are forced to come along, but I don’t want anyone to feel uncomfortable. My relationship with him is very good,” said the coach.
Source: La Verdad
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