UEFA issued a rebuttal to the news that mentions the denial of the request to carry out a minute of silence before the match Spain versus Portugal to commemorate the late Miki Roque. Real Betis players age 23 years, died this weekend from cancer.
Spanish media continue to write a critique of the European soccer federation. So it is with fans through social networking. They expressed disappointment with UEFA's decision not to hold a minute of silence them.
However, it seems UEFA has its own reasons. They argue not received a request to perform a tribute to the players ahead of the game in the Donbass Arena, Donetsk.
"Responding to the news in the media stating UEFA refused to perform one-minute silent tribute in memory of the Spanish players, Miki Roque, UEFA would like to underline never received any request from the Spanish football association. Therefore, the articles said that the rejection of so by UEFA entirely unfounded, "the UEFA statement.
Meanwhile, Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta says he and his teammates will fight to win Euro 2012 in honor of Roque. "We will continue to remember them and their families during the game. They suffer because of his departure. I wish we could dedicate it (the trophy) for him," said Iniesta.
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