La Liga’s battle with gamers escalates
La Liga takes authorized motion in opposition to Gamers’ Union over 15-Second protest
La Liga has filed court docket case to determine whether or not temporary participant stoppage in matchday 9 was unlawful strike or symbolic protest.
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Dispute between La Liga & AFE reaches court docket
Tensions between La Liga & the Spanish footballers union AFE have entered new and severe part after the league formally determined to take the matter to court docket.
In line with data reported by AS, La Liga has requested decide to rule on whether or not first division gamers dedicated “unlawful strike” throughout matchday 9 of the season.
The case focuses on the second when gamers throughout a number of matches stopped taking part in for 15 second instantly after kick off.
La Liga considers this motion clear violation of the regulation whereas AFE insists that it was merely peaceable & symbolic type of protest.
Gamers say it was symbolic, Not a strike
The gamers union has strongly rejected the concept the stoppage was illegal strike.
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AFE argues that the 15 second pause was authorized gesture of expression and can’t be handled as work stoppage within the formal sense.
The union believes the protest was meant to ship message to not disrupt the competitors.
La Liga nevertheless says the motion crossed authorized line and have to be judged accordingly.
Root of the battle: Miami match plan
The dispute started after La Liga tried to maneuver the match between Villarreal & Barcelona to Miami in December.
Gamers declare the choice made with out correct data or session with the union.
The plan precipitated main controversy and was finally deserted nevertheless it created deep distrust between La Liga management and the gamers representatives.
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In response LaLiga gamers organized the 15 second stoppage at first of matchday 9 as clear protest in opposition to how choices had been being taken.
Tebas & Aganzo conflict over duty
After the American undertaking collapsed and the organizing firm Related withdrew, a direct assembly passed off between La Liga officers & AFE leaders.
AFE president David Aganzo repeated that the motion was not unlawful strike. La Liga president Javier Tebas responded firmly saying he was ready for the court docket’s choice.
Though LaLiga initially thought-about demanding monetary compensation estimated at €8 million, the league later stepped again from that declare throughout mediation talks leaving open the opportunity of negotiated answer.
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Mediation failed, Authorized battle begins
Either side tried to keep away from court docket motion via mediation at SIMA, the Spanish labor arbitration physique.
The assembly lasted over hour however ended with out settlement, with either side holding its place.
La Liga has now moved ahead with authorized escalation whilst AFE says it has not but obtained the total grievance file.
The union stays assured that its stance shall be supported beneath Spanish regulation.
Greater than 15 Second
This case goes past quick protest on the pitch. It displays wider wrestle over:
The facility of league authorities
Gamers rights to precise disagreement
Union involvement in main business choices