Overview
- Boca beat Vélez on penalties in a Copa Argentina match that took place on Sept. 2 and Vélez formally complained that Boca listed six foreign players on the match sheet, exceeding the AFA limit of five.
- The AFA Tribunal de Disciplina said it will postpone a final verdict to receive Boca’s written descargo and Clarín reported the case will be heard in a special session on Sept. 22.
- Boca says the extra foreign player was an administrative error and notes the sixth player, Ángel Romero, did not enter the game so no competitive advantage occurred.
- Media coverage and a recent precedent in a Lanús–Belgrano women’s case point to a likely monetary fine rather than a reversal of the sporting result, though the tribunal has not ruled.
- The delayed timetable brings the decision very close to Boca’s scheduled quarterfinal with Racing on Sept. 27 and could affect match planning and player availability if the ruling changes the club’s status.