The squad of Independent He spoke on Monday against the sanction of the CONMEBOLwhich resolved its disqualification of the South American Cup after the incidents that occurred in Avellaneda in the match against Universidad de Chile. The players considered the decision a “injustice” and spread a message on social networks read by their referents.
Conmebol resolution determined that Independent will be eliminated from the contest and that the Universidad de Chile It will advance Ronda, which generated strong discomfort at the Avellaneda club.
In a video broadcast on social networks, the players expressed: “Injustice is the feeling that invades us, because we did not have the possibility of disputing the classification within a playing field”. The statement was read by the three referents of the squad: Rodrigo Rey, Federico Mancuello and Iván Marcone.
On the episodes of violence, the players directly accused the supporters of the Chilean team: “A group of visiting fans came to our stadium with the clear intention of assaulting our people”.
In addition, they recalled that during the party they tried to take measures: “Ourselves, on the court and for a long time, we insist on the party authorities to suspend it and take action, because everything was getting out of control. But we had no response, nor was there action”they highlighted.
In another section of the message, they raised which one, in their opinion, should have been the resolution: “We believe there was a possible path to impart justice: same punishment, including disqualification for both, or disputing within the field the remaining 45 minutes”.
Finally, they sent a message to the fans and asked for unity: “This club is our house and we have to build it, and we have to take care of it..
The full message of Independiente players
We are gathered today as a team, crossing like our fans, the same feeling of pain and injustice. Amid sadness and impotence it is not easy to express ourselves, nor is it easy to put in words everything that we had to live in the course of these days and what we feel with the final resolution.
Injustice is the feeling that invades us, because we did not have the possibility of disputing the classification within a playing field, but we have to see and feel like a group of visiting fans who came to our stadium with the clear intention of assaulting our people, today they are surely celebrating. And that is why he has allowed us that his acts of violence result in classification to his team. Undoubtedly, this is dangerous for football, a sport that encourages healthy, clean competition and tries to be a family show.
Ourselves, on the court and for a long time, we insist on the party authorities to suspend it and take action, because everything was getting out of control. But we had no response, nor was there action. It only extended everything over time, which ended up increasing the degree of violence, despair and insecurity in the stands.
It gives us impotence to know that from our players we did, insist and on the same field we look for how this would be controlled in time. It did not happen that way, and today the only one eliminated is independent for having been the party organizing team. We believe there was a possible path to impart justice: same punishment, including disqualification for both, or disputing the remaining 45 minutes on the playing field. As athletes, we understand that it was the fairest and healthy way to give a resolution to this situation that surpassed us all. Benefit only one of the parties leaves a dangerous message due to the magnitude of violence in fact.
That is why we want to ask Argentine clubs and their players for the support that one day they may need. Because this precedent, and hopefully we are wrong, guide us towards a dark place for the future of a clean competition. Those who believe there was only one winner are totally wrong. Here football lost.
Finally we want to talk to Independiente’s family. This resolution that benefits only one of the parties was a blow that we did not deserve. But we don’t have to let that divide and stop us. On the contrary, we have to rebuild stronger, more united and more committed than ever. Each of us has a role in this reconstruction. From which it encourages to the one who organizes. From the youngest to the biggest. This club is our house. And we have to build it. And we have to take care of it. And now, in this delicate moment, more than ever we have to leave the differences on the side and push forward. Focus on what is coming and the objectives we still have to meet. This is achieved with work, with commitment and something that can never be missing: the unconditional support of you, our people. Because the history of greatness of this club marks it.
When we are united we are stronger. On the part of the entire professional team of Independiente, we are very grateful for this space to express ourselves. Thank you.
Source: Ambito
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