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AFA Ethics Tribunal Clears Marcelo Moretti to Return as San Lorenzo President

Citing insufficient evidence alongside missing raw footage, the tribunal left Moretti’s return dependent on a formal decision with criminal charges still pending.

Overview

  • The AFA Ethics Tribunal ruled that Marcelo Moretti is eligible to resume the presidency after finding no conclusive evidence and failing to obtain raw footage from Canal 9.
  • A formal written dictamen is expected in the coming days to detail the tribunal’s decision.
  • Moretti remains under criminal investigation after being imputed on April 22 and summoned to indagatoria over an alleged $25,000 bribe.
  • The tribunal cautioned that San Lorenzo could face sanctions for defying prior abstention orders before its September 29 annual assembly.
  • Parts of the San Lorenzo fanbase have protested against Moretti’s potential comeback amid ongoing club governance tensions.