Rodríguez, who was watching the game in which Ecuador beat Bolivia (3-2), was taken out of the state by the authorities, and later transferred in a gray truck, as can be seen in the following video.
MARCOS RODRÍGUEZ ARRESTED! ????
The interim president of the Bolivian Football Federation, Marcos Rodríguez, was apprehended at the Hernando Siles stadium, while he was watching the Bolivian National Team match against Ecuador. pic.twitter.com/tyQKKfnEUp
– JJ Sports Oficial (@oficial_sports) November 12, 2020
According to AS, the president of the Bolivian federation (FBF) had an arrest warrant against for contempt of a constitutional ruling, which has to do with an internal fight in the entity.
The conflict, the newspaper explains, began with the dispute of the presidency of the federation, when César Salinas, who held the position, died of coronavirus in July.
It was said that any decision made to replace Salias would be unconstitutional, but even so Rodríguez was recognized as president by Conmebol, which is why another executive filed an appeal for disobedience to a constitutional protectionadded Marca.
The sports newspapers indicate that Rodríguez was transferred to the city of Santa Cruz, where the corresponding precautionary measures were applied.
This is how Mr. Marcos Rodríguez, President of the FBF, recognized by FIFA and CONMEBOL, began watching the game. And so he ended up being detained in the stadium itself by the Bolivian authorities…. pic.twitter.com/937WNFDEne
– Jose Montilla (@ElPolloMontilla) November 12, 2020
There is also a complaint against the president of the FBF for illicit enrichment and corruption, allegations made by the Bolivian Union Soccer Players (Fabol).
Bolivia will play again on the fourth date of the South American Qualifiers against Paraguay, while Ecuador will host the Colombian National Team in Quinto, next Tuesday, November 17.
For that match, the Ecuadorians would not have one of their figures, Énner Valencia, who was ruled out of the game against Bolivia, hours before, due to a fever.
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