Albert Ortega
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We cannot demonstrate that money was the only reason for the decision. We can demand transparency about the criteria and the weight given to their views.”
Albert Ortega · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-08
Ortega cautioned against assuming commercial interests alone drove the decision not to suspend fixtures, while calling for transparency.
“There was recognition of the grief, but the collective request was not met in full,”
Albert Ortega · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-08
Ortega told Al Jazeera that while grief was acknowledged, the players' collective request for postponement was not fully met by football authorities.
“Its effectiveness is demonstrated when the people who must implement it know their roles and can act in a coordinated way.”
Albert Ortega · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-08
Ortega said a written protocol's effectiveness depends on those responsible knowing their roles and acting in coordination.
“Having a written protocol is the starting point,”
Albert Ortega · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-08
Ortega argued that preventing tragedies like De Miguel's death requires protocols that go beyond individual responsibility.