After the friendly match between Peru and Japan last Tuesday, June 20th, midfielder Takefusa Kubo was the protagonist of an event that outraged Peruvians. The Samurai infielder tossed the Peru team’s jersey, which he had swapped with Peru defender Alexander Callens, onto the turf. After learning about this situation, the same Real Sociedad footballer apologized through his social networks.
After what happened, the defender Miguel Araujo He arrived on Peruvian soil to enjoy his vacation and was questioned about this fact. The former Alianza Lima player said that in the Peru team they don’t know what happened and they won’t talk about it.
“The truth is we have not commented on any of it. We didn’t see it and we don’t have to comment on anything,” he said as he exited Jorge Chávez Airport.
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What did Takefusa Kubo say about the kit?
After the wave of criticismTakefusa KuboHe spoke on his social networks to apologize to the Peruvian people. Likewise, the Japan midfielder explained why he left the numberPeruvian teamon the floor.
“I had no intention of leaving the shirt there. I thought about my ankle injury and completely forgot I was holding it. Sorry to the people of Peru who felt bad about this. I didn’t mean to, but I missed (that) detail,” he said.