Brazil Players, including six -time FIFA Player of the Year MartaConmebol and female Kopa have criticized the organizers of América Ecuador For the need of teams to warm up in limited indoor regions instead of the pitch.
Before Brazil’s major victory, images were broadcast on social media Bolivia In their second Group B match on Tuesday, players of both teams were shown heating the side-by-side in a limited area at the Gonzalo Pozo Rippleda Stadium.
According to the tournament rules, measures were applied to prevent damage to the pitch, which hosts two matches a day during the group phase.
Marta, who returned from international retirement to participate in the continental tournament, voiced his disappointment on the situation.
“Ever since I played in a tournament in South America, the 39 -year -old striker told Brazilian outlet Globo Assepy, and we were saddened by these circumstances.”
“Athletes are expected to perform well and work hard, but we also have to demand a high level of organization.
“There was not enough space for both teams, but both wanted to prepare. I really do not understand why we can’t heat on the pitch.
“This is a problem for us because it is very hot inside, above height. We hope that Conambol changes some things and improves the situation.”
Coach Arthur Elias echoed Marta’s concerns, emphasizing that the conditions pose risk to players.
“We should not demand that people responsible for football do their work, like players do on the pitch and I do as a coach,” he said.
“The issue of warm-up makes me worry a lot. It is important for the health and match of the players, because when both teams are not hot on the pitch, they take more time to leave.”
Midfielder Arya Borges Conmebol president Alejandro, exposing inequality between men and women’s tournaments directed at Dominguage.
He said, “Even amateur matches are better organized from here as to what is here. Ask the Alejandro or whether he can warm up in a space at a distance of five or 10 meters and gives the smell of paint,” he said.
“I think we had an example of men’s copa Amrika, with its vast infrastructure. Why is it to deal with the women’s tournament in this way?
“This is something that he needs to address as President. I think we deserve better.”
Conmebol did not respond to a request immediately for Reuters’ comments.