Overview
- In an official communiqué, the FPF called Álvaro Barco’s claims inexact and said they harm the image of Peruvian football, pressing Universitario to publicly address his comments.
- The FPF said Liga 1’s organization improved under its watch, citing a 20% rise in television-rights income per club and the federation’s assumption of previously uncovered operating costs.
- The statement asserted that the federation did not take money from clubs and highlighted decentralized broadcast rights that place matches on multiple channels and operators.
- The FPF confirmed that starting with the 2026 edition, the top division will be organized by the participating clubs with independent management.
- Barco had described the tournament as a “cadaver,” accused interference in club finances through an outside company, and urged removal of a regulation he says enables non-payment and unfair competition.