According to _AS_, the association of former Rayo Vallecano players has announced its separation from the club and will no longer represent the club at charitable events or matches.

"We did not expect special treatment, as the club has consistently treated season-ticket holders, players, the youth academy, and staff poorly," the association stated.

The veterans of Rayo Vallecano have decided to break their silence. The association of former players of Rayo Vallecano Athletic Club released a statement this Friday announcing its separation from the club and declaring that it will no longer represent the club at "any activities or charitable matches." The decision was made after careful consideration and is based on "the continuous deterioration of the relationship between the two parties."

The association's board pointed directly to the reasons: "Primarily due to the indifference and disrespect the club has shown season after season, particularly the attitude of club president Raúl Martín Presa. We did not expect special treatment, as the club has systematically mistreated season-ticket holders, players, the youth academy, and staff."

Mauri, the association's president, told _AS_: "We are making this decision now because we want to start the new season with a clear head and a clear approach. We cannot wait indefinitely, nor can we beg the club. I met with them last year, and initially both sides had good intentions, but ultimately nothing came of it. Presa simply does not want to deal with us. We waited a year, and he did not respond at all. We have decided to move forward on our own and with our own resources."

"The only requests we made to Rayo Vallecano concerned some facilities, and when we traveled to events, we hoped the club would cover transportation costs and that members could have priority when purchasing tickets. We promised to represent the club at all activities where they needed us. Everything sounded great at first, but then nothing happened. This situation has existed for many years," said Mauri, who helped Rayo Vallecano gain promotion to LaLiga SmartBank in the 2007/08 season.

The association has represented Rayo Vallecano at numerous charitable matches and participated in "Football and Memories" workshops with elderly residents at various care homes. The association also left room for continued support: "This decision does not mean we will stop representing our history and telling it with pride, nor does it mean we will stop helping those in need and institutions, as we do now. Our history belongs only to those who created it... fans, former players, former coaches, former club officials, Vallecans, and everyone who loves Rayo Vallecano."

The association was founded in late 1993, initially by legends such as Felices, Añero, Fermín, Lorenzo Benito, Manolo Gallego, Luna, Francisco, Uceda, Alcázar, and Salazar. Over the years, other prominent figures joined, including Cota, Trejo, Bordalás, Sampedro, José María, Miguel Hernández, Míchel II, Aganzo, Alkorta, Elías Benito, and Mauri, while Míchel I, Dani Borja, Vival Dorado, Iván, Antonio Amaya, and Piti have also participated in many matches.

Mauri said: "We were everywhere, we received funding and found new training grounds. For training we have some scattered equipment from the club—I don't know if it's from Kelme's last season or Umbro's first—we've registered as an independent association and sports club. We are extremely reluctant to make this decision, because for us Rayo Vallecano is everything."

The statement also addressed Rayo Vallecano's current situation: "We deeply regret that the team has been forced into this situation, but we believe the club is finally beginning to lay the foundations to make Rayo Vallecano and this community a benchmark. The renovated modern stadium will restore the dignity it deserves and will also bring dignity to all who love Vallecas and Rayo Vallecano. Courage, boldness, and nobility... always."

Übersetzt von KI.

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