Tigers surprised this Tuesday with the news of not renewing the contract of Robert Dante Siboldidespite the fact that before the Quarterfinals against Striped They had assured that win or lose the Liguilla series, the feline former goalkeeper would continue to lead; The extension would be for two years and everything was ready, the only thing missing was put the signature.
And it was on the second day of training, after the team returned from vacation, that it was announced in a brief statement that Siboldi would not continue in command; Given this, information was leaked that the reason would be a serious matter of abuse of trust. The club has not given its position on the matter. nor has evidence been shown confirm the version, the truth is that it is not the first time that the Siboldi departure from a club like DT, he finds controversy.
He resigned from Santos after a dispute with Alcoba
After winning the 2018 Clausura League title, Siboldi resigned from Santos in August, when the season was already underway. Opening 2018, which was only his third tournament with the Laguneros; The club released a statement in which he aired differences with the helmsman and his coaching stafffor this it had already been leaked that the strategist had discussed with his player Gerardo Alcoba.
The club’s statement mentioned the following to end the relationship with Siboldi.
“Over the weekend it was brought to our attention that there have been a series of differences between the Technical Bodywhich led to a conflict with a player, irreparably breaking codes of ethics, creating an environment that is not conducive to the good performance of the team, and that goes against the philosophy and values of the institution. For this reason, the Technical Body, recognizing the seriousness of his actions and omissionspresented his resignation and the Club decided to accept it.”
Siboldi He also gave his version, stating that they were saying liesthat I had never fought with anyone.
“So many are being said atrocities and lies I think it is necessary to express myself. I just want to clarify that I never attacked or caused physical aggression to anyoneI only made decisions that I had to in my work position, out of politeness I omitted comments that contributed nothing and only subtracted so as not to generate conflict and later I was negatively affected”.
Siboldi had problems with Veracruz players
In December 2018, Siboldi agreed to coach Veracruzeven though the owner of the team, Fidel Kuriwarned him of the problem he had about results, indiscipline and debts.
Siboldi he could not win any of the 14 games he coached, helping in the worst streak for a Liga MX team who went 41 without winning; The Uruguayan resigned several times, but Kuri did not accept ituntil Robert He told him that he couldn’t take it anymore, because the players didn’t support him.
“I always stated that as long as I had the support of the board and the response of the players I would move ontoday we take a step aside because we have the support of the board, but we do not have the answer or We did not have the response from the playersthat is why we believe that the most convenient thing is that let’s take a step to the side“, he mentioned Siboldi in April 2019.
The rare blue cross against Pumas in Liga MX
Siboldi came to Blue Cross for the Apertura 2019, but it was in the Guard1anes 2020 that led to Machine to get excited about the title, since in the first leg of the Semifinal against Cougarsthe team had a 4-0 lead, so he practically had one foot in the Final; however, UNAM in the return incredibly defeated 4-0 to the cement workers. Given this, the president of the team, Víctor Velázquez, made forceful statements.
“The worst defeat in team history forces us to make radical and urgent decisions that affect the team’s mentality and never again face a match with the tactical approach to mediocrity that tries to avoid defeat… we saw a defeatist, timid mentality, lacking hunger and sporting manliness”.
After those words, Siboldi resigned from Cruz Azulclaiming that he defended his approach and his players, emphasizing that they were not mediocre.
“After analyzing what happened recently with my family and my coaching staff, I decided to step aside. My players are professionals and not mediocre, they gave everything to win. I cannot allow my honorability and values to be questioned., my coaching staff and my players. I had a great hope of winning this tournament,” said the strategist.
Fulgencio’s controversial change in Tigres
When the Final enters Tigers and America in the Apertura 2023 she was tied, she decided to enter Raymundo Fulgenciotaking off the field Diego Lainez, a decision that no one understood, that many criticized; five minutes later, Rayo was expelled and it was the feline debaclewho would end up losing the title to the Águilas in overtime.
