Francisco Javier González slams José Ramón Fernández's book for 'bitter' portrayal of colleagues

Journalist Francisco Javier González has publicly voiced his dissatisfaction with "El Protagonista," the new book by José Ramón Fernández, citing its portrayal of former colleagues. González, who initially anticipated the book's release with enthusiasm and even purchased it during the pre-sale, found himself disillusioned after reading certain passages.

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Let's talk about books again. I bought this one, El Protagonista, by José Ramón Fernández, what a great title, with great enthusiasm. I bought it in pre-sale. It arrived a couple of days before the presentation, to which I was invited, but after reading a few pages it became clear to me that that place was not for me. I shouldn't have been there.

González shared his feelings on social media, explaining that while he had been invited to the book's official presentation, he ultimately decided not to attend. "What his pages left me with was great sadness, because he did not highlight his work team," González stated, expressing his disappointment that the book did not better reflect the collective efforts of those who contributed to a significant era in sports broadcasting.

He had harbored hopes that Fernández, whom he referred to as "our great general, our great captain," would recount the shared experiences and the immense effort put forth by the team. However, the content of the book, including its commentary on figures such as David Faitelson, Roberto Gómez Junco, and Enrique Garay, as well as references to González himself, left him feeling disheartened.

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What his pages left me with was great sadness, because he did not highlight his work team.

González's critique highlights a perceived lack of acknowledgment for the collaborative spirit that characterized their time working together. He had expected a narrative that celebrated the shared journey and the dedication of the entire team, rather than one that, in his view, diminished their contributions.

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I had great enthusiasm for this book because I thought: José Ramón, our great general, our great captain, is going to tell the adventures we had together and for which we all worked so hard.