Paula Dapena (24), player of Viajes Interrias FF (Spanish women's D3), refused to respect the tribute to Diego Maradona during a friendly match against Deportivo La Coruna (D1) on Saturday in Abegondo (Galicia) , in the name of the cause of women.
As her teammates and opponents stood in line to observe a minute of silence in tribute to the football legend who died at the age of 60 on Wednesday, Paula Dapena sat down and turned her back on the stands.
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A few days ago, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25), no gesture was made
", explained the player to the Galician media Pontevedra Viva, reproaching Maradona for not having shown great respect for the cause of women during her life. "
To be a player, you must first be a person, and have values that go beyond qualities like those he had (Maradona), which we know were footballing skills and qualities spectacular,
”she concluded. His team lost 10-0 to La Coruña.