The union that supposedly defends the players' interests expressed its concern about Pincha's gesture in the match against Rosario Central
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The controversy surrounding the guard of honor between Estudiantes de La Plata and Rosario Central continues to add new chapters. Now, Futbolistas Argentinos Agremiados (FAA) has expressed its rejection of Pincha's squad's behavior for turning their backs on Canalla's players during the recognition of the title invented out of nowhere that they received for being the best team in the annual standings.
The union, through a statement signed by its general secretary Sergio Marchi, emphasized that "attitudes like the one that occurred have nothing to do with the essence of football," and stated that this type of behavior "overshadows, even if only momentarily, the value of what is built daily by everyone." FAA also warned that such gestures can be interpreted as offensive and contribute to a climate of violence within the sport.
Marchi rechazó la actitud de Estudiantes y se puso del lado de AFA
The union entity stressed that, although footballers may be occasional opponents, the professional relationship requires respect, sportsmanship, and a sense of belonging: "We are all colleagues," the statement emphasized. Marchi also reinforced the idea that coexistence within football is based on practices that dignify the profession.
In another part of the statement, FAA appealed to the customs and traditions of the sport, recalling that tributes must be carried out "face to face and with recognition," since turning one's back distorts the gesture and can send a counterproductive message to the football environment.
Según Marchi, el accionar de Estudiantes es contraproducente para el fútbol
Finally, the union called for reflection on the impact of every action and every gesture, both on and off the field. "The goal must be to build a more respectful and exemplary football. Our sport is part of the country's culture and must serve as a beacon of values for all of society," FAA concluded.
With this unusual request, in addition to deliberately ignoring episodes where, in theory, there should have been a guard of honor for the champion, as in the case of Central Córdoba with Independiente Rivadavia, the idea is once again reinforced that the entire power structure of AFA and its associates seek to harm the only club currently standing up to the mismanagement and embarrassments of "Chiqui" Tapia in Argentine football.
