Overview
- The first team refused to train on Thursday, Dec. 4, announcing the measure in an official statement.
- Several players say they have not been paid since July, with arrears reaching four months and affecting their families and professional obligations.
- The work stoppage comes just days before Monday’s clásico semifinal against Estudiantes in the Torneo Clausura.
- The squad says it resumed activity a month ago based on a promise to settle part of the debt, reports no concrete progress, and emphasizes unity and openness to dialogue.
- New president Carlos Anacleto said the board still lacked banking access to make payments and indicated they aimed to resolve the issue on Friday, according to Los Andes.