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Reimond Manco Retracts Claim Alianza Lima Pays Influencers

He apologized after a club insider contacted him to correct his on-air allegation.

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.