David Guerra, president of Sporting, could not help but complain after the refereeing that the rojiblancos suffered in their draw against Las Palmas, a game that ended with ten and receiving a penalty goal. The sportinguista president asked for respect, both for the club and for the fans, and showed his pride in the performance of his team.
Sporting, hurt. “We are proud of what we have seen, of the fight to the end and of what the players have shown. That pride calls us to speak, always with respect, being a historic club that respects all levels. Today we feel harmed and we think that you really have to be very sure to make a decision that seriously harms us, not only in today’s game but also for the games that remain. It is an action in which you have to be very sure to make that decision From there comes a penalty against, an expulsion, a yellow card after another player leaves us out for next week”.
The president asks for respect. “We were left with three players out and a penalty against. We are very proud of the team, which faced a huge team like Las Palmas. It is time to ask for respect for Sporting, for those players who are angry like we are and for the fans and the years of club history”.
The time to complain. “That’s why we have to express ourselves like this. We have been harmed. We have to realize the responsibility that we all have.”
Is there a black hand?. “I don’t believe in black hands, but I do believe that Sporting has a history that must be respected. During the season there have been decisions for and against, but today we have felt harmed. We are in a situation that puts us in bad disposition. In a game that we have advanced, with great merit, what I have seen in the locker room is that anger to see how you see yourself seriously harmed”.
Chat with the players. “I have spoken with the players and they have been quite vehement. From the outside it is not understood. We see how the ball is touched and that the VAR has to enter is not something we understand. It is not only the penalty, it is the anger after it leads to the red and then to the next yellow. It’s not just the damage today, but what hurts in the long term.”
Complaints to the Federation. “We maintain very fluid contact with the Federation. It will be an opportunity to exchange opinions, based on the respect we have as a club and the respect we want them to have for us.”
The opinion of Alexander Iraragorri. “We share the anger and the pride to see the team as it has responded. The boys have made an effort until the last minute. To see this situation that truly leaves us without explanation. Now we must focus on what we have left. It is not what we would like , but we have to fight every minute.”
