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The future of San Fernando CD hangs in the balance as the club faces potential liquidation following its relegation to the Third Division RFEF last season. The club’s owners have resisted selling their stake, prompting significant protests from fans and stakeholders alike. Among those rallying to save the club is Monchi, the renowned sporting director, who recently traveled to San Fernando to express his support and propose a contingency plan should the worst-case scenario unfold. Meanwhile, Patricia Cavada, the town’s mayor, is actively seeking to persuade MTM investments to reconsider their decision, emphasizing the presence of willing investors.
Monchi said: “I’ve been in professional football for 37 years, since I left as a young lad from my hometown team, back then CD San Fernando. I’ve been fortunate to experience wonderful and unrepeatable moments with my Sevilla FC, above all, winning the unimaginable. I also enjoyed them with Roma, and now I’m living and savouring them with Aston Villa. What I experienced today in my city, San Fernando, La Isla de León, without being any title or European qualification, I place in a privileged spot among my memories. Today, a city has shown that football is a feeling so deep that it surpasses many barriers. Today, a city without the spotlight of mega-professional football, but through love and identification with its colors, has reclaimed the value and pride of grassroots football. Now I have a bittersweet feeling, and I write this with contained emotion but proud to share with my fellow townspeople the same blue sentiment. That said, I pose questions and doubts that have been swirling in my mind these past two months, but which today, after what I’ve experienced, grow even stronger. Shouldn’t @RFAF and @rfef protect their affiliated clubs and their fans? Are you really going to let @SanFernando_CD die? The @RAEinforma says that justice is a value that inclines one to act and judge, guided by truth and giving each what they deserve. @rfef and @RFAF apply justice and give @SanFernando_CD and San Fernando what they deserve: continuity as an entity, as a feeling, and as a football club. Apply reason and rationality, and don’t let it die. Football will thank you for it.”
Monchi’s heartfelt plea emphasizes the emotional and cultural significance of San Fernando CD to its community. His involvement underscores the broader implications of the club’s potential demise, highlighting the importance of grassroots football and the deep-rooted connections it fosters. The sporting director’s call to action urges the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Andalusian Football Federation (RFAF) to intervene and safeguard the club’s future, appealing to their sense of justice and responsibility.
The situation remains tense as the club’s fate hangs in the balance. Despite Monchi and Mayor Cavada’s efforts, the owners have yet to respond positively to the calls for selling their stake. The community’s passion and Monchi’s influential voice add weight to the campaign, but the outcome remains uncertain. As the football world watches, the hope is that reason will prevail, and San Fernando CD will continue to be a beacon of local pride and football heritage.
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