Federico Valverde issues apology after getting criticised for disrespecting the Uruguayan President says he was just adjusting his socks

Federico Valverde issues apology after getting criticised for disrespecting the Uruguayan President says he was just adjusting his socks

Federico Valverde

Real Madrid midfielder, Federico Valverde was recently involved in a bit of a misunderstanding when the Uruguayan President, Jose Mujica had come to meet the National team. The player has since explained his side of the story and apologised for the same.

While taking a picture with the National team, Federico Valverde was seen looking down, which many saw as a sign of disrespect to the president. However, the player has since cleared that he was too focused on the game and was only adjusting his socks at that time and meant no disrespect to the President.

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“I wasn’t paying attention” – Federico Valverde apologises for his act before Uruguay’s game

Federico Valverde issued an apology on Instagram where he wrote, “I have not come out to speak before because I considered that I did not have to explain my actions on a soccer field, but after several days where I received a lot of criticism, I feel the obligation to sit down and write, almost with tears in the eyes.”

“I was always a low profile guy. I have never raised my voice and I have never had a problem with anyone. Whenever I can, I try to go unnoticed, simply for one reason: I only live for and for football.“

“This time, football played a trick on me. It is true that he was stretching. It’s true that I adjusted my stockings, but it’s also true that I wasn’t paying attention at the time the photo was taken. I was into the game and my head just wanted to play ball.”

I left Uruguay as a child, but never forget where I was born. I love my country and for that I know they deserve my apologies. Sorry. Sorry to those who believe that I disrespect the President. Sorry to those who think I disrespect the National Pavilion. Sorry to those who felt offended and think that I take sides with a political position.“

“It may not be the way you expect me to defend a country, but I don’t know how to do it any other way than with the ball at my feet. Sorry and thank you.“

Uruguay went on to win the game but Federico Valverde got a lot of criticism post the match. The player has since apologised and received the support of many for the misunderstanding that led to the controversy.

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