J-League Murai Chairman J2 Niigata's response criticism Investigation of the intention to conceal October 20, 20:19

Mitsuru Murai said that despite the arrest of soccer J2 and Albirex Niigata players on suspicion of drunk driving, the club did not report to the J.League for about a month and allowed them to participate in the match. After criticizing the club's response, it was revealed that it would proceed with the investigation to see if there was any intention of concealment.

Albirex Fabio was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving on the 17th of last month, and was sent documents on suspicion of drunk driving and aiding with another player who was on board until just before this month 16th. ..



The club canceled the contract with the two players on the 19th, but for about a month until receiving an inquiry from the J League side on the 12th of this month while grasping the facts, Fabio did not report to the J League. I was allowed to participate in 6 league games.



Regarding this, Chairman Murai criticized the club's response, saying, "Athletes are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol on the spot, and it is not the case in the past that they continued to play in that state."



After that, he said, "I will conduct hearings to confirm the facts whether there was concealment," and will proceed with the investigation to see if it violates the reporting obligation under the J League rules.



Also, in Vegalta Sendai of J1, midfielder Ryohei Michibuchi violently attacked the woman he was dating and disturbed the club's morals and order, and the contract was canceled on the 20th.



Regarding a series of scandals, Murai Chairman said, "It's a shame that the clubs and leagues have vowed to become the hopes of society as much as possible due to the corona disaster, and I'm really disappointed that they have betrayed the expectations of the local people. We will repeat enlightenment and education. "