PSSI is tired of 'Pacho' Rubio

PSSI is tired of 'Pacho' Rubio

JAKARTA (JP): Chilean striker Francisco Javier Rodriguez
Rubio, who currently plays for Arema Malang, is to be banned from
playing in the national league, a top soccer official has said.

"Having looked at his performances since the Bank Mandiri
national soccer league kicked off last year, we note that he has
failed to act as a professional in his behavior and actions. This
is not beneficial for Indonesian soccer," Andi Darussalam
Tabusala, the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) official in
charge of disciplinary commission, said on Monday.

"So this morning, we have recommended PSSI chairman Agum
Gumelar ban him from playing in the national league," Darussalam
said on Monday. He said Rubio, whose nickname is Pacho, was seen
hitting Persikota player Simamo A. Basile in the changing room
after Arema's 3-0 defeat by Pelita Solo last Thursday. Persikota
tied 1-1 with Persija to enter the semifinals.

"This is a lesson for foreigners who join local soccer clubs
to watch their behavior," he added. (ivy)