For: Luis Imana
A few days before the start of the Peruvian tournament, the representatives of Alianza Lima, University of SportsCienciano, FBC Melgar, Sport Boys, Deportivo Municipal, Deportivo Binacional and Cusco FC held a press conference announcing the same no They will be part of League 1 2023.
The eight clubs have given assurances that the decision will remain in place until the FPF’s precautionary measure, which suspended the teams’ contracts with television operators, more specifically with the Consorcio Fútbol Perú, is lifted.
Alianza, Cienciano, Melgar, Binacional and Cusco FC have renewed their partnership with Gol Perú, while Universitario, Sport Boys and Municipal retain a contract with the station.
“It is time for the FPF to analyze what is best for Peruvian football. is not viable that it’s being played without the 8 racquets that are here. We have one goal for professional football,” explained Cienciano administrator Sergio Ludeña.
Likewise, the managers considered that the absence of the teams concerned will be very damaging. “We see little viability without the eight clubs here, where they are not only represented as institutions but also bring together 90% of the country’s supporters. We still have days so that no crime is committed as it has been done,” said Alianza Lima Administrator Fernando Salazar.
The teams that will continue with the consortium include the “U” and Alianza Lima. Sporting Cristal is not on the list. Photo: GRL/Luis Jimenez.
ADFP President Óscar Romero was no stranger to the case and expressed his anger at the conflict. “The concerns of the clubs are institutional, but they cannot be generated because they are violating their contractual rights. What they did is solve a financial problem. If there is no revenue, they will not cover their institutional expenses,” said the association’s chairman.
There are just four days left until the start of Liga 1 and if there is no agreement between the two parties it will be down to 11 clubs, an event that would deal a severe blow to the league national football.
The FPF released a new statement
Before the press conference of the clubs opposed to the new statutes Peruvian Football Federation He used his social networks to send a statement regarding the broadcast of matches that Gol Perú has, assuring that he will respect the contracts he has with Universitario de Deportes, Carlos A. Mannucci, Sport Boys and Deportivo Municipal has. For this reason, these clubs would have no problem with said medium broadcasting their home games in the 1st division in 2023.