The French men's team does not understand its possible semi-final confrontation against Spain after the draw produced last night by the organizers of the European Championships of Padel 2021.

France was indeed part of the group of Spain in the group stage. It came logically behind the latter after its 3/0 defeat against the team of Paquito Navarro.

According to the (worldwide) regulations in force on the website of the International Federation of Padel, the first two of each pool were therefore no longer supposed to be played before a possible final.

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Is there a specific directive? a new regulation? As we speak to you, we do not know more and the national teams questioned and concerned directly and indirectly tell us that they are in the dark.

Belgium itself was surprised to find itself in a part of the table where it could therefore play France in the quarter then Spain: the first two from the same pool.

What we can tell you, however, is that the regulations on the site concern worlds. No trace of a regulation only concerning Europe. This is why we have based ourselves on this document which you can find via this link. Page 29 of the document seems clear.

As the tables are already on the FAP website, we find it hard to see how the organizers could review their copy, even if there is indeed an error. But if France is within its rights, the FFT could intervene with the FIP to obtain explanations and ask for a new drawing of lots.

One of the solutions proposed would be not to touch these quarterfinals which take place today and then to redo a new draw for the semi-finals and thus allow the FIP and the FEP to save face and avoid upsetting the schedule. of the day.

Wait and see ...

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Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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