The Minister of Culture and Sports, Michael Iceta, considering that the meetings held this morning to guarantee the presence of the Spanish women’s team in the next Nations League matches are “not a happy ending, but a happy beginning” towards a “new” football federation ( RFEF). “Fortunately, after a long night, we can announce that the path to a solution has begun with a solid step,” he said.
“I do not dare to say ‘happy ending’, but rather ‘happy beginning’ of a path that should lead to where we all want: a new football federation and that the players feel truly motivated, comfortable and happy to play and win. . “, he indicated in the National Auditorium of Madrid, before an event at INAEM.
The creation of a tripartite commission of players-federation-CSD to monitor the changes in the RFEF considered “immediate” led the summoned players to continue the call, except for Mapi León and Patri Guijarro.
Iceta expects that, after these initial agreements, the road “will not be easy” because the RFEF “is in a moment of transition.” “They asked us to advance the next meeting, maybe it will be in the first quarter of next year, and we hope that this will be the decisive point for the renewal of the federation and the continuation of a path that has given us . much joy,” added the minister.
Iceta showed his respect to the two players who decided to leave the concentration. “If anyone considers that at this moment they do not have full strength or confidence, they have the right to say so. And thanks to the recommendation of the CSD, we were able to make sure that this is not a reason for punishment,” said Iceta . “We hope that they can fully rejoin soon, because they all reflect the best of Spanish football,” he added.
A ‘hint’ to Rubiales
The minister admitted that “a principle of trust has been broken between the players and the management team” and also expressed that he did not want “the Government’s concern to be seen as undue interference”.
As for whether Spain’s chances of co-organizing the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Morocco remain intact, Iceta bluntly affirmed yes, pointing out that even the women’s team being ‘done’ has “helped more than other unfortunate acts.” , referring to the touching of former president Luis Rubiales’ penis in the box during the final.
Source: La Verdad
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