Historic international truce for the Democratic Republic of Congo. By winning 1-0 against Jamaica, the Congolese qualified for their first World Cup in 52 years, and will therefore travel to American lands this summer. A qualification which was logically celebrated with great fanfare in the country, with several days of festivities. The Federation even held back its players for the weekend celebrations, and they were therefore unable to play with their club. Chancel Mbemba, for example, was unable to play in the derby against Lens on Friday, which angered LOSC.
In Spain, another case is being talked about: Cédric Bakambu. The former Olympique de Marseille player missed Betis’ Liga match against Espanyol on Saturday, and this situation clearly did not make the Sevillian leaders laugh. The Andalusians also complained about the actions of the Congolese Federation, but they also attacked the attacker.
Betis is very recovered
“I don’t like the situation at all, what the Congo Federation did, as well as, I must say, what the player did. It’s important to represent your country. But we have a code of discipline that the players sign, and which we will apply. Players have rights but also a series of obligations”explained Angel Haro, president of Betis, this Tuesday. Bakambu, who arrived in Seville yesterday and who should therefore miss the Europa League clash against Braga tomorrow, should therefore be sanctioned.
It must be said that in addition to this delay, Betis did not appreciate seeing the former Phocaean publish on social networks, without ever mentioning Betis or apologizing. A silence much noticed by the Iberian press. Rather appreciated so far, and relatively important player in the rotation for Manuel Pellegrini being a serious offensive joker during La Liga matches and holder in the Europa League, Bakambu has clearly tarnished his image among the supporters verdiblancos and its leaders. It’s up to him to make amends on the pitch…
