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RCD Mallorca Strips Dani Rodríguez of Captaincy and Suspends Him From Employment and Pay

The move responds to the midfielder’s Instagram posts criticizing Jagoba Arrasate’s selection.

Overview

  • Club confirmed the sanctions in a morning communiqué with effect immediate.
  • Dani Rodríguez did not take part in Wednesday’s training session at Son Bibiloni.
  • Director of football Pablo Ortells had signaled action was coming after saying the club needed to take measures.
  • The player’s posts objected to Jan Virgili receiving minutes against Real Madrid and lamented a lack of meritocracy while stating he respects the coach’s authority.
  • The suspension’s length has not been specified and the situation remains in development.