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AFA Accused of Backdating Bulletin to Justify Sanction of Estudiantes

Metadata showing the PDF was generated during the match has fueled scrutiny of AFA's disciplinary push.

Overview

  • The contested document is Boletín 6625, dated February 12, 2025, which details how the champion’s honor corridor must be conducted and is cited as the basis for penalties.
  • PDF properties reviewed by users and security specialists indicate the file was created on November 23 at 19:21, during Rosario Central vs. Estudiantes.
  • Analysts report the file shows ‘Adobe PDF Library 25.1.201,’ a version released in September 2025, undermining a February creation date.
  • Observers say AFA uploaded a second version of the file, with server records reflecting a modification on November 24 at 20:09.
  • AFA’s Disciplinary Tribunal opened case 6793 Bis and gave Estudiantes and named players 48 hours to respond, after referee Pablo Dóvalo reported the team’s backs-turned pasillo.