Buenos Aires, November 21 (NA) – Coach Humberto Grondona analyzed the current institutional status of Argentine football, was critical of Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, and stated that 'today many remain silent and say nothing'. In an interview with 'Pan y Circo' on Radio Rivadavia AM 630, the son of former Argentine Football Association director Julio Grondona, focused on the recent granting of a title to Rosario Central for having the most points in the season, as reported by the Argentine News Agency (NA). 'The important thing is that it is consensus-based, that it is voted on. Before, there were many heads, everyone gave their opinion.' According to Grondona, the decision surprised even the leading clubs of the year: 'Nowhere, until two days ago, was a cup discussed.' Grondona recalled how processes worked when his father was in charge and emphasized: 'A vote was never asked for something that was not coherent and balanced for all clubs.' When asked about refereeing and the supposed influence of clubs linked to the leadership, he was prudent but firm: 'For me, there is a lot of pressure, perhaps they have no limits. They pay their entrance, they cry if they are relegated, they suffer because their team does not win.' He also marked differences between the era when his father was in command and the current management of Tapia: '35 years against 7. Let's say there were blunders, there were myths and suspicions, but Tapia has been in charge for 7 years and his management is tough.' 'I don't know if everyone participated,' he stated.
