Overview
- The AFA and Liga Profesional formally designated Rosario Central as the 2025 League Champion for topping the annual table, using language in an official note that described Central as the “recently designated” champion.
- A directive instructs a pre-match guard of honor before Sunday’s round-of-16 game in the Gigante de Arroyito, scheduled for 17:30 with Pablo Dóvalo as referee, Hernán Mastrángelo on VAR, and ESPN Premium broadcasting.
- Estudiantes issued a statement saying no vote was held by the Liga’s Executive Committee, a claim countered by AFA officials who say the decision was unanimous and that Estudiantes was represented by vice president Pascual Caiella.
- AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino reposted the Liga communiqué on X and taunted Juan Sebastián Verón while insisting the vote took place, and Claudio Tapia amplified the posts.
- The dispute has drawn national attention, with La Nación reporting that President Javier Milei reposted Estudiantes’ message as the playoff meeting approaches.