The dismissal of Toni Curuné as third vice-president of the Balearic Football Federation has unleashed a real storm within the federation.
Curuné, who saw his dismissal published in the Official Gazette of the Balearic Islands (BOIB) on January 23, has lashed out against the president of the federation, Jordi Horrach, whom he has branded a “liar” for the management of his departure.
According to the former leader in statements to Radio Ibiza, no one has formally informed him of his dismissal nor has he received any official notification. In addition, he criticized that the board of directors has acted “on the sly” in a process that, in his opinion, has been plagued with irregularities.
A resignation that Planells denies
The BOIB states that Curruné’s departure is due to his “resignation”, but what is most striking is that the publication mentions two different dates for his supposed resignation: November 26, 2024 and January 13, 2025. Subsequently, the document ends up acknowledging his termination, which has generated even more confusion about the procedure followed by the Federation.
The trigger for this controversy dates back to November, after a youth match played at the Sant Miquel field between Penya Independent and Andratx. After the match, there were serious incidents with aggressions between players and fans. In this context, a video was released showing Curruné, who has denied at all times having participated in any violent act.
Initially, it was reported that he had resigned, but the former manager has flatly denied that version and maintains that the facts have proven him right. According to Curruné, the only complaint filed with the Guardia Civil by Andratx was directed against two Penya Independent players, not against him.
Complaint against a representative of Andratx
In addition to his disagreement with his dismissal, Curruné has announced that he has filed a complaint against a representative of Andratx, who publicly accused him of assaulting a minor in the incidents that occurred after the match. The complaint, as well as the one filed against the two players, is being processed in the courts of Palma.
In this sense, the former vice president has regretted the lack of support from the Balearic Football Federation at a complicated time for him: “I thought that when unfair accusations are made, we are here to help each other,” he said. He also pointed out that no one from the federation has contacted him since the events occurred.
Horrach insists that Planells resigned
From the Balearic Football Federation, Jordi Horrach has defended that Curruné did present his resignation after the altercations in November, sending an email announcing his resignation. However, this document was not accepted by the Directorate General of Sports of the Balearic Government, as it did not contain any signature.
Faced with this situation, Curruné reconsidered his position and informed the federation that he would not resign, as there was no reason to do so. As he explained, his initial decision was the result of discomfort and pressure derived from “an unfair situation”.
The conflict between the two parties exposes internal tensions within the Balearic Football Federation, with Curruné claiming that his dismissal is part of a deliberate strategy to remove the Ibizans from the board.
