The grief of Byron Castillo, the Ecuadorian National Team player accused by Chile: he shed tears and demanded change

Byron Castillo could no longer hide his sadness at what he had experienced in recent times. When securing the World Cup ticket on the field with the Ecuadorian National Team, from Chile, they filed a lawsuit a few weeks ago arguing that the player lied about his nationality, that it is really Colombian and those led by Gustavo Alfaro should leave in Qatar 2022, that those who classify their place.

FIFA has launched an investigation into the case and, amid pressure, the 23-year-old right-back has had a soccer slump at Barcelona de Guayaquil, his club. This Sunday, with his team losing the fight (2-1) against Aucas for the local championship, he committed an offense within his own area that was converted by Francisco Fydriszewski for the rival’s second goal. And overwhelmed by the situation, he burst into tears in the middle of the playing field and demanded a change.

“Take me out, I can’t take it anymore”was expressed by Castillo to his DT, the Argentine Jorge Celico, once the opposing goal was scored from twelve steps at the end of the first half. His words were caught through the broadcast of the match (Gol TV) and some of his teammates came to entertain him. In any case, when the complement began, the Idolo del Astillero coach complied with his request and was replaced by Pedro Pablo Velasco.

Prior to the penalty play, the defender’s poor performance and his performance in general were clearly affected as controversy surrounding his nationality was installed, something that could cause problems for the Ecuadorian team in relation to the passage. achieved at the next World Cup event. . During FIFA’s investigation into the case, the player’s emotions changed and Célico spoke about it at a press conference after the match.

The word of the Argentine Célico.

“Castillo is a victim of the power of the media of the modern age. Not to you, specifically, or to other journalists. In the modern age. The child has an emotional burden that is very difficult to carry. Also, for me it is wonderful that he will train “, declared the technical director of Barcelona in front of the media.

In turn, the Argentine explained why he did not make the change before the penalty: “Let’s be a little more docile, everyone. When I saw what happened today I was very sad. That’s why I didn’t come out earlier. I warmed up Pedro Pablo (Velasco), more or less in minute 32, 33, but I didn’t make the change because I know it was a fatal blow. That’s where the penalty came from. “

“I prefer to stay with the facet of being human, of thinking about the players and not thinking about a simple result. I ask you to treat the issues more carefully, there is a human being behind each other. There are things that hurt and You have to try to help. Byron has a hard time coping with the emotional load and it’s amazing how he does it, “ condemned DT.

The case of Chile in FIFA

From La Roja they argue that they should qualify for the World Cup in Qatar because, According to them, the right back, who played a good part of the Qualifiers for Ecuador, was actually born in Colombia and therefore Tricolor should be sanctioned.

While the opening of the case was seen as good news on Chilean soil, from the other side, they are convinced that they have complied with the law and are sure that they have complied with the regulations. At least that’s what very important sources within the Ecuadorian team structure told Olé.

Castillo was not called by the Ecuadorian team because there were specific doubts about his documentation, but from the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) they said they made sure everything was in order and finally, In September last year, the Barcelona SC player was called up by Gustavo Alfaro to participate in the Qualifying process for the World Cup in Qatar –he played eight games in total with the Major League-.