Overview
- The first team skipped Tuesday’s session after issuing a signed statement citing repeated broken payment promises by the board.
- Captain Éver Banega posted the communiqué, which also highlights the economic strain on younger squad members.
- Club employees say October salaries remain unpaid, and Utedyc plans to demand payment at a Labor Ministry hearing on Friday.
- Union leaders warn they could launch an indefinite strike if wages are not paid, which could jeopardize operations for Sunday’s home game against Racing.
- Local reports say players have not been paid since August and estimate the club’s overall debt at more than $2 million, while the board had not publicly responded.