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Getafe to remove Perez's name from stadium after controversial remarks on women's football

  • Getafe will change the name of its stadium following comments by Alfonso Perez about women's football.
  • Perez said women's football cannot be compared to men's football, sparking backlash.
  • The local council, which owns the stadium, will rename it "Coliseum" instead of "Coliseum Alfonso Perez".
  • Perez also commented on Pep Guardiola and expressed views on patriotism and national teams.
  • The name change comes after recent criticism of Perez's comments from various parties.
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