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J2 Albilex Niigata announced on the 19th that it has canceled the contract between FW Fabio (23 = Brazil) and FW Pedro Manji (32 = Spain), who were sent documents on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
It was decided at the extraordinary meeting of the board on the same day. Both players participated in practice even after discovery, and there was no report for the J League, and Alberto had designated Fabio for six league games. President Daisuke Korenaga apologized at a press conference in Niigata city for being “morally wrong” and cut his salary by 100% until December 31. Atsushi Tamano, General Manager (GM), will be responsible and will voluntarily return the reward until the end of the year.
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A press conference that started at 3:00 pm. In front of 32 reporters from 18 companies, President Korenaga repeated an “error in judgment” during the question and answer session of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
-About this removal
President Korenaga I made a wrong decision in the first step. Now I regret it.
-Why didn’t you announce it for a month?
President Korenaga awaited the inspection of official documents. However, it should have been announced when I learned that Fabio was driving while intoxicated.
-If the documents were not sent, wouldn’t it be announced as is?
President Korenaga I was thinking of going public when the facts became clear.
-Why was the report to the J League delayed?
President Korenaga expected all voluntary investigations to be completed. I just didn’t expect it to take that long.
-Who was aware of the situation when the incident occurred
President Korenaga As of the 17th, I, Tamano and Alberto knew it.
-Although it was known that a voluntary investigation was being carried out, Alberto allowed both players to participate in the practice and named Fabio in six games.
President Korenaga, after confirming with the police, told the coach that he had been told that it would be the club’s decision to participate in the match and participate in practice during the voluntary investigation period.
-Responsibility of Alberto
I don’t think there is President Korenaga. The manager is in a position to think on the pitch. The private player is the role of Tamano and me “
– Did you feel guilty about the continuous appointment of Fabio by the director?
President Korenaga It was a failure when I think about it now. I am really ashamed.
-What are Fabio and Manji doing during the voluntary investigation?
President Korenaga Both players are sorry. Fabio, in particular, says that he is very unwell and feels sorry for the clubs that have supported his life so far. Has been reported.
-What was the reaction when you informed all the players on the 15th?
President Korenaga As the story progressed, his complexion changed. But no one gave an opinion.
-Is the relationship of trust between the coach and the players not broken when it comes to aspiring to promotion to J1?
President Korenaga We will respond by listening to the opinions of the players.
-Your own advance and withdrawal
President Korenaga, I’m not thinking of throwing it out here. However, when there are many voices of resignation, I am willing to resign.
In order to avoid recurrence, President Korenaga said he will establish a compliance measures committee and conduct compliance seminars for all athletes, including drunk driving.
◆ Background from drunk driving to removal announcement ◆
September 16 Fabio, Pedro Manji and three other players and a staff member drank in a park in Niigata city. While Fobio was driving home in a private car, he was found to be driving drunk due to Niigata prefectural police traffic control between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on the 17th.
On the 17th, the staff introduced themselves to the club and President Korenaga, General Manager Tamano and Director Alberto learned that Fabio had been repressed against trafficking.
On the 18th, Fabio tells the prefectural police that Pedro Manji was on board until shortly before the crackdown.
23rd Ehime match 0 △ 0, Fabio (initial 90 minutes)
26 ° H Kofu match 1 △ 1, Fabio (less than 45 minutes)
30th A Ryukyu match 1 ○ 0, Fabio (less than 45 minutes)
October 4, H Machida game 4 ○ 0, Fabio (initial 64 minutes)
10th A Kyoto match 2 ○ 1, Fabio (initial 79 minutes)
October 12 The J-League, which learned of the incident through a third party report, contacted Niigata.
On the 13th, Size GM reported the case to the J League, but did not say the name of the player.
On the 14th, President Korenaga reported the case to the J League, but did not give the player’s name. H Fukuoka match 1 ● 2, Fabio (initial 90 minutes)
On the 15th the voluntary investigation by the prefectural police was completed. The presentation of Fabio and Pedro Manji is expected. A voluntary police investigation revealed that the other two were unaware that Fabio had arrived at the park by car. At around 8 pm, President Korenaga explained the case scheme to all Niigata players on Zoom. At 12:40 pm, announced on the club’s website and released to the press
16 ° Fabio and Pedro Manji receive documents for suspected drunk driving
At the extraordinary board meeting at 9 am on the 19th, it was decided to eliminate both players, President Korenaga and GM Tamano. Press conference starting at 3:00 pm
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