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Players’ Union Rebukes Estudiantes as AFA Opens Disciplinary Case Over Back-Turned Guard

President Javier Milei displayed Estudiantes’ jersey during official meetings to underscore the political stakes.

Javier Milei volvió a dar indicios de su apoyo a Estudiantes en la polémica por el pasillo de honor a Rosario Central.
Chiqui Tapia y Karina Milei en Asunción en el marco del Congreso de FIFA.
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Milei inició una rivalidad con Tapia después de que no permitió las SAD en el fútbol argentino.

Overview

  • Futbolistas Argentinos Agremiados issued a statement condemning Estudiantes’ gesture and urging respect, fair play and caballerosidad.
  • The AFA Tribunal de Disciplina opened proceedings under Boletín Nº 6793 Bis and gave the club, its leadership and named players 48 hours to present defenses.
  • Referee Pablo Dóvalo reported that he was instructed on a pasillo protocol and that it was not followed, elevating the incident in his official report.
  • The AFA’s February 2025 protocol requires honors to be performed facing the champions without offensive gestures, and possible sanctions could be sporting or financial.
  • Rosario Central was recognized as Liga 2025 champion for leading the annual points table, and Estudiantes protested by turning their backs during the pre-match pasillo.