Cerezo responds forcefully
Ahead of the exciting match against Barcelona, the president of Atlético de Madrid, Enrique Cerezo, held nothing back. After the board of directors’ lunch, Cerezo responded to Courtois’ recent statements, suggesting that he should show gratitude towards the club that saw him grow and maintain a more respectful attitude.
The rojiblanco leader also addressed the arbitration controversy surrounding the team. Visibly annoyed, he expressed his weariness of what he considers constant victimhood, defending the impartiality of the referees and arguing that the VAR, in theory, should guarantee greater justice in the game.
Cerezo emphasized that, despite the controversial decisions, errors are human and technology is there to help correct them. Regarding Real Madrid’s recent Champions League match, Cerezo expressed his disagreement with the VAR’s performance, even hinting that it is being used unfairly.
With determination, he announced that Atlético de Madrid will take the appropriate legal action in relation to the penalty disallowed to Julián Álvarez, ensuring that he has evidence that demonstrates the player’s lack of contact with the ball. In summary, a combative and committed Cerezo to defending the interests of Atlético de Madrid, showing his unconditional support for the team and his firmness in the face of adversity.
