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Marta Cox has threatened to by no means play for Panama once more after the president of the Panamanian Soccer Federation (FEPAFUT) referred to as her “fats” and “nugatory”.
Manuel Arias made the feedback after Cox complained concerning the amenities in Panama following the group's group exit on the CONCACAF W Gold Cup final month.
Gamers' union FIFPRO described the president's feedback as “unacceptable”.
“If this example continues, I can’t return for the nationwide group,” midfielder Cox stated.
“Phrases had been used to explain me that actually harm me and had been sudden.”
The 26-year-old, who performs for Tijuana in Mexico's Liga MX Femenil, scored Panama's first aim of the Girls's World Cup final summer time – a 35-yard free-kick throughout her Defeat France 6-3.
Panama had been additionally eradicated after failing to earn some extent throughout their three group video games, simply as they had been within the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup, which can conclude with the hosts United States and Brazil within the ultimate on Sunday.
Cox's feedback angered FEPAFUT president Arias, who stated: “Marta Cox stopped speaking about our league. She's off form, she's fats, she will't stroll on the pitch.
“Very simple to speak to, however she doesn't know something concerning the Panama League for years. She doesn't know what's happening right here.”
'There’s nonetheless a whole lot of work to do'
Panama participated within the Girls's World Cup for the primary time final yr, the place they conceded 11 targets and scored three targets, and within the Gold Cup they conceded 13 targets and scored only one aim.
In a press release by way of the Panama Affiliation of Skilled Footballers, Cox stated: “After the World Cup, I had a lot increased expectations. The will to see continued progress is what motivated me to talk out after the unlucky efficiency on the Gold Cup.
“We’re the primary to confess that we had been less than match stage, however that very same introspection must transcend simply the gamers.”
FEPAFUT apologized for Arias' feedback, saying that “he himself pledged that it could not be repeated”.
The federation stated, “On Worldwide Girls's Day…we remorse the unlucky phrases utilized by our President.
“On the federation we’re dedicated to persevering with to work for girls’s soccer, as we have now performed for the final 5 years, by means of women-focused sports activities and coaching programmes.
“That stated, we all know there may be nonetheless a whole lot of work to do.”