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San Lorenzo Bribery Scandal Deepens as Moretti Faces Mounting Calls to Resign

Club president Marcelo Moretti remains on unratified leave following bribery allegations, police raids, and escalating public and celebrity pressure.

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Overview

  • A hidden-camera video allegedly shows San Lorenzo president Marcelo Moretti accepting a $25,000 bribe to secure a youth player’s signing.
  • Police raided the club’s headquarters on April 26 under orders from the Ministerio Público Fiscal, with investigations ongoing.
  • Moretti has taken a leave of absence, but the club’s board has not formally ratified it, creating governance uncertainty.
  • Fans have protested with graffiti near the stadium calling for Moretti's resignation, and actor Viggo Mortensen publicly urged him to step down.
  • Both the club and Argentine Football Association ethics tribunals have launched inquiries, while criminal complaints have been filed by former and current board members.