After criticism of nomination: Now Gerson Rodrigues speaks up

The nomination of Gerson Rodrigues The national team for the upcoming two caps against Slovenia (June 6) and Ireland (June 10) made high waves. The responsible persons of the National Football Association FLF were sharply criticized by politicians and organizations because the Because of assault in three cases Perforated Rodrigues may continue to play for Luxembourg after the judgment of the Court of Appeal.

Now Rodrigues has commented on Instagram. In a statement written in Luxembourgian and English, he writes: « After a difficult and now completed court affair, I would like to thank the FLF that she also stood by me during this time. I want to take the opportunity to pronounce the FLF and everyone who has supported me. With my engagement, my discipline and my performance on the pitch, I will try to return the trust. »

Then the 29-year-old responds to the criticism: « I am a football player, not a product. In the past few months I have been treated too often like a marketing puppet. I stand by my responsibility, but I do not let myself be degraded into a symbol that can be used as desired. I am not perfect, but honestly. And my answer will not be in words, but on the pitch where I have always shown myself. »

As part of the squad presentation of national coach Luc Holtz, FLF lawyer Marc Diederich had read a statement last Friday: « The Board of Directors of the FLF finds that Gerson Rodrigues should not be punished a second time and that he deserves a second chance. He also got this that something like this is no longer possible.