Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Mallorca Suspends Captain Dani Rodríguez After Criticism
Dani Rodriguez, a player for Mallorca, was upset he didn't get to play in a game against Real Madrid, especially since his family was there.
He criticized the coach on social media for prioritizing a new player over him.
Mallorca responded by suspending Rodriguez, meaning he can't play or get paid, and removing his role as team captain.
He felt that hard work and dedication weren't valued and shared a message about earning respect.
Dani Rodríguez was suspended without pay and stripped of his captaincy.
The suspension followed his public criticism of the head coach, Jagoba Arrasate.
Rodríguez criticized the coach's decision to play a new signing over him.
The controversy arose after Mallorca's loss to Real Madrid.
Rodríguez expressed disappointment on social media, mentioning his family's presence at the game.
- Who
- Dani Rodríguez, a Mallorca midfielder
- What
- Was suspended and stripped of his captaincy
- When
- Following a loss to Real Madrid
- Where
- At La Liga club Mallorca
- Why
- Due to public criticism of the coach's decisions
- Player
- Dani Rodriguez
- Club
- Mallorca
- Action
- Suspension and Captaincy Removal
- Reason
- Public Criticism of Head Coach
- Age
- 37
Sources
Dani Rodriguez Pays Big Price For Speaking Out Against Mallorca, La Liga Club Suspend Midfielder And Strip Him Off Captaincy Duties
Mallorca suspends its captain Dani Rodríguez after he complained his kids didn’t get to see him play at Madrid