Andrés Iniesta, who is probably the most iconic and important player in the history of Spanish men's football, scorer of the goal in extra time at the World Cup in South Africa and protagonist of so many joys for the team, has also positioned himself against the "unacceptable " attitude of Luis Rubiales, who also regrets that "he has held on to the position".
"After what has happened this week, I would like to convey my sadness, as a person, as the father of three daughters, as a husband and as a footballer, in the face of the events that we are experiencing in our football and around the Spanish women's team," explains the 39-year-old footballer, one of the most authoritative voices in football, not only Spanish, but worldwide.
The former Barça footballer, who recently embarked on a new adventure at Emirates Club FC in the United Arab Emirates after leaving Japanese side Vissel Kobe, explains that the behavior of the Federation president cannot be "tolerated", improper conduct that has "tarnished a milestone as big as winning a World Cup".
"I can't imagine the feeling that all the players of the national team must have right now, seeing how they are not talking about the great tournament they held and the fantastic football they taught us all," the man from Fuentealbilla empathizes, in addition to considering "a It's a pity that a beautiful story that many players have built over so many years has become dirty".
Iniesta changes the tone of his message to directly criticize Rubiales: "On the other hand, we have had to put up with a president who has held on to his position, who has not admitted that his behavior has been unacceptable and who is damaging the image of our country and our football around the world".
The legendary player from Albacete is one of the few soccer players, in the men's category, who have spoken out clearly against Rubiales. Isco and Borja Iglesias were the first and both Cádiz and Sevilla dedicated a message of support to Jenni Hermoso before their respective games on Saturday corresponding to the third day of the League.
