Figo Criticizes The Spanish PM For High Unemployment And Poverty

Luis Figo (Instagram @luis_figo)

JAKARTA - The legend of Real Madrid and the Portuguese national team, Luis Figo, has recently been very critical of the Spanish government's handling of the COVID-19 crisis. He has again appeared on social media to criticize prime minister Pedro Sanchez.

Currently, Sanchez is considering raising taxes and the former Real Madrid winger has expressed his disapproval.

"De-escalation begins," he wrote after outlining Sanchez's plans.

"The most predictable strategy equals more unemployment and more poverty."

Empieza la desescalada !! Estrategia más previsible = + paro + pobreza 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/cqAb2MtRrB

- Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) July 2, 2020

A week earlier, Figo had also warned about the impending difficult crisis as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

"They will say that this is extreme alarmism," he wrote on Twitter.

"The hard years are coming."

Van a decir que es alarmismo extremo !!! Vienen años duros !!! https://t.co/3QtjMo539l

- Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) June 24, 2020

In mid-June, the former Portugal national team captain made fun of Unidas Podemos' proposal to award a medal to Fernando Simon, director of the Health Ministry's Health Alerts and Emergencies Coordination Center.

"How fast do they get medals," he said.

Que rápido se ponen medallas !! 🎖🥇🥇 https://t.co/rK14HoI6C0

- Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) June 12, 2020

On May 19, he returned to social media to criticize a survey that reported that the popularity of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) increased after the COVID-19 crisis hit.

"Interesting," he wrote, adding, "I will ask them who will win the Champions League this year."

Interesante 🧐 le preguntaré quien ganará la Champions este año 😂 pic.twitter.com/im84SwTG2M

- Luís Figo (LuisFigo) May 19, 2020

At the end of the same month, Figo criticized the government after reading news that Fernando Santafe was the third member of the Spanish Civil Guard to leave office following a scandal.

"Now there are three (people)," he wrote. "Disturbance? Renewal? Political interest? Controversy has been served."

Yes tres van !!! Injerencia? Renovación? Interés político? La polémica ya está servida https://t.co/a1oB96m3f0

- Luís Figo (LuisFigo) May 27, 2020

Earlier he expressed anger at the Health Ministry's decision to delay Madrid from entering Phase 1 of the country's de-escalation plans.