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Óscar Ibáñez Says He Found Alternate Peru Call-Up List in Manuel Barreto’s Office

The disclosure raises questions about selection procedures ahead of Peru’s October and November friendlies.

Overview

  • Ibáñez recounted on the Doble Punta program that he entered Barreto’s office at Videna and saw a separate call-up list he had not authored.
  • He said the list included adult players and that he could not clarify its purpose because Barreto was not present at the time.
  • The FPF has named Manuel Barreto interim coach to lead friendlies in October in Concepción against Chile and in November against Chile and Russia in Russia.
  • Ibáñez called hiring a coach in the current context difficult and said the federation retains experienced professionals who should be supported.
  • He added that after qualifying ended, FPF president Agustín Lozano wanted him to stay for the friendlies but director Jean Ferrari had other plans, so he chose to step aside.