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AFA Ethics Tribunal Bans Morón Coach Walter Otta for 30 Days Over Disputed Quotes

A preventive measure over alleged social media remarks triggers a swift legal push from Deportivo Morón to overturn the ban before the playoff run continues.

Overview

  • Otta received a provisional 30‑day suspension that forbids him from performing coaching duties or accessing the dressing room and bench in official AFA matches.
  • The case arises from online posts attributing sharp criticism of AFA leaders Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino to Otta, which both the coach and club label as fake.
  • Deportivo Morón says its legal team is compiling evidence and will file a formal descargo seeking to lift the measure, with Otta noting union support is being pursued.
  • AFA’s ethics body framed the move as reputational protection and cited articles 13, 14, 15 and 24 of its Code of Ethics, stating the sanction is preventive pending a final ruling.
  • The ban lands days before Sunday’s semifinal second leg at Deportivo Madryn, and if not lifted it would extend to a potential final.