Overview

• The AFA announced the immediate dismissal of referee Sebastián Solís after a video from a Juveniles C match showed him acting disengaged and allegedly handling a phone.
• The official statement accused Solís of seriously breaching his duty to administer justice and attacking football’s core values.
• Footage released alongside the ruling depicts Solís taking short steps in the center circle and seeming to retrieve a mobile device during live play.
• As a result of the disciplinary measure, Solís is now barred from officiating in any category under the AFA’s jurisdiction.
• The federation has offered no public explanation for his conduct, leaving the reasons behind his on-field behavior unclear.