The forward of the Venezuelan women's soccer team, Deyna Castellanos published a statement on her Twitter account in which she denounces a series of sexual abuse and harassment committed by the former Panamanian coach, Kenneth Zseremeta.

"Last year (2020) one of our teammates confessed to us that she had been sexually abused since she was 14 years old (2014) by coach Kenneth Zseremeta. This abuse lasted until he was fired ... this has been news that for all of us It has been very difficult to assimilate, to the extent that many of us feel guilty for having been so close to all this and not having realized something so serious and punishable. At the same time, the confession did not surprise us because that was the type of atmosphere that the trainer cultivated day by day", denounces Castellanos in the statement signed by all the selected ones.

In the statement it is denounced that Zseremeta constantly manipulated them, was authoritarian and made them live in constant conflict, among their companions and even invading their family environment.

"Although it sounds crazy, for us it was normal for our coach to give his opinion, comment and ask us about our sexuality and intimacy, even as minors ... the players of the LGTBI community were constantly questioned about their sexual orientation and harassment towards heterosexual female players was constant, "they indicate.

Castellanos points out that they have tried to find different solutions to be able to make a legal claim against the coach, but for different reasons, he says it has been very difficult for them and they ask the sports authorities to prevent him from continuing to train.

"We ask all relevant people such as: FIFA, Confederations, Federations and Leagues not to allow this" coach "to continue living in women's football. As players, we will not be silent anymore but we need the support of all these institutions to protect the soccer player globally and create a culture where we can be safe, "they say in their statement.

Zseremeta was hired from 2019 to 2020 by the Panamanian Football Federation to take the reins of women's soccer in Panama.