The Ballon d’Or winner Barcelona midfielder Rodri called Jose Gaya to apologise about his remarks Valencia explaining he did not intent to hurt anyone’s sentiment.
After an astonishing win against Valencia, Rodri cleared up the confusion about his remarks about the team after being subbed off. As per reports, he has called and apologised to Jose Gaya, the Valencia captain and clarified the actual context of his words.
Rodri, after being subbed off following a dominant victory against Valencia, was captured in a private conversation with centre-back Cubarsi describing Valencia’s pathetic performance. The midfielder’s words quickly became a hot topic and hurt the sentiments of a certain fan base.
Accountability for Rodri’s Remark
As per the most popular general-news radio network in Spain, La Cadena SER, Rodri clarified that he did not mean to disrespect any player or the club. It is just his assessment of the game that he discussed informally with his fellow Barca teammate.
Rodri in conversation with Cubarsi after being subbed off · Credits: Instagram
Seeing the growing controversy, Rodri chose to take accountability for his words. He called Jose Gaya, his former Spain national team teammate and current captain of Valencia and clarified that he didn’t intend to disrespect the squad or any player, bringing an end to the controversy. The matter is said to be settled through a conversation between the friends, quite maturely.
Conclusion of Event
The victory against Valencia went well, although bits of the controversy needed to be resolved. Rodri started the match for the first time since signing for Barca with impressive stats, with 92% pass accuracy after playing 62 minutes.
Rodri’s decision to personally call Jose Gaya explains his persona and maturity. The controversy that circulated is now put behind as Rodri will now focus on his Champions League campaign.
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