The AFE Assembly supports David Aganzo

The Ordinary General Assembly of the Association of Spanish Soccer Players of 2022 was held yesterday afternoon, Monday, May 30, with the attendance of over 400 members. This meeting turned out to be a special guest Giani Infantinopresident of FIFA, who after the president’s opening speech AFE, David Aganzo, sat on the floor to thank the union for the invitation, to appreciate its strength and history, to enhance the level of Spanish soccer players on the international scene and to appreciate Aganzo’s work with the head of FIFPRO, the players ’union of soccer in the world. The leader received the Platinum and Brilliant Badge, the highest AFE decoration.

David Aganzo emphasized in his speech that “united and as masters of our destiny, being true to our principles and ideas, we can achieve all we set. The union must continue to be something that must be nurtured on a daily basis because without it we will be vulnerable to those who want to divide and hurt us. “

For this reason, he recalled that “for a long time there have been various events aimed at destroying the reputation of the AFE. Actions with the sole purpose of destroying our independence, actions aimed at destroying our image .It is not said who was behind those incidents nor will I waste a lot of time on this matter as it has been adequately shown in the documents that have come out in the media.I can say they did not get through, as quite proven. They will never get it. Our freedom is untouched and we are more united than ever “.

“More than 1,000 male and female colleagues joined AFE last year and I thank them for the trust they have placed in the association. The fact that this has happened regularly in recent times speaks of the good health of the union, its strength and credibility ”, he stressed, acknowledging that“ for the board of directors it is a challenge to work every day. for more than 13,000 footballers. It is a challenge that we are proud of because there is nothing more rewarding than helping the soccer players of this country who trust us more ”.

“I do not know those who preceded me, but this is the first time, as president of FIFA, that I have attended an action of the union of football players around the world”, announced Gianni Infantino, excited after receiving the highest difference from AFE, “an honor, a pleasure and a source of pride for me. An exemplary union across the planet. It means a lot to me. That’s why I wholeheartedly accepted David’s invitation.”

Infantino praised the work of AFE and set it as an example

The FIFA president praised the “incredible work that AFE is doing for soccer players, no more or less than more than 13,000 members and affiliates”, also emphasizing the “work it does to through its schools.That is why it is an example of a union around the world.In fact, we have copied the Spanish system with its mixed commissions and the Salary Guarantee Fund.We must work together to defend the rights of the players of “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate AFE for the work it is doing in women’s football”.

The FIFA chief wanted to clarify that “the footballer is the main actor and everything possible should be done so that he can perform his job in the best position and setting, so that he can make the public happy”.

Infantino expressed his pride “for what we are doing at FIFPRO under David’s command to protect the footballer’s figure”.

“Another worker from another field who retired is called an ex, but a footballer becomes a legend. Legend because it touches people’s hearts, gives emotion and smile”, said Infantino, with “unity we is stronger ”concluded his speech.

All points were highly approved.

All agenda items submitted in agreement by the comrades and comrades were approved by an overwhelming majority. The management of David Aganzo and his board of directors was approved with the overwhelming support of 99.92% of the members. The agenda items submitted for approval are as follows: report and approval report on the activities carried out by the association in 2021; annual accounts for the year 2021, memory and balance; budget for fiscal year 2022; study and approval of economic contributions allocated by AFE to meet requests for Aid for Study Scholarships and Lawyer Expenses for the year 2022; study and approval of AFE economic contributions or sponsorship to sports associations, AFE Soccer Schools, AFE Foundation and other institutions for the year 2022.

David Aganzo announced the creation of the AFE Awards, which will reward the best soccer players in each category, both male and female. From the First Division to each group of the First, Second and Third RFEF, Iberdrola League and Challenge League. The award ceremony for these awards will be held next October and the winners will be chosen by their own classmates.

On the other hand, a worthy award was paid to the soccer players who, due to various circumstances, hung up their boots. The honorees were: Juan Francisco Martínez ‘Nino’ ​​(First Division / Elche CF), Paula Nicart (Iberdrola League / Sevilla FC), Borja Lasso (Second Division / CD Tenerife), Anaïr Lomba (Reto League / RCD Espanyol), Aitor Fernández (1st RFEF / CyD Leonesa), Antonio López (2nd RFEF / Real Murcia) and Paco Aguza (3rd RFEF / Atzeneta UE).