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Milei Backs Estudiantes as AFA Opens Disciplinary Case and Denies Altered Bulletin Claims

The clash stems from AFA’s recognition of Rosario Central from the annual table, triggering a contested guard‑of‑honour protocol.

Overview

  • Argentina’s disciplinary tribunal opened case No. 6793 Bis over Estudiantes’ back‑turned guard of honour, giving club leaders and named players 48 hours to respond.
  • AFA issued a communiqué rejecting accusations that Boletín 6625 was modified, after users highlighted a PDF timestamp suggesting a November 23 creation date.
  • President Javier Milei posted a photo honoring Estudiantes’ heritage and later amplified a minister’s analysis alleging statistically favorable refereeing for Barracas Central.
  • Lanús president Nicolás Russo said the AFA committee’s move to recognize Rosario Central as annual‑table champion was approved unanimously, despite the trophy not being in the original rules.
  • Media figure Mario Pergolini criticized the award and the broader governance climate, underscoring how the dispute has expanded from procedural questions to a political fight.