Overview
- Manco initially alleged the club, through the Fondo Blanquiazul, took YouTubers on charter flights and placed them in mixed zones to promote positive coverage.
- He later said he has no evidence of payments or paid travel for influencers and issued a public apology on sports programs.
- La República reported the comments caused discomfort within the Fondo Blanquiazul, the club and content creators linked to Alianza Lima.
- Even as he backtracked, Manco argued that granting non-staff privileged access could risk leaks and reflects poor decision-making.
- The episode unfolded as Alianza Lima faced scrutiny for recent results, with no independent verification or formal inquiry reported.