Overview

• Boca Juniors goalkeeper Agustín Marchesin accused River Plate forward Miguel Borja of child abuse during the Superclásico, captured via lip-reading on ESPN Premium.
• The accusation reignited public focus on an October 2024 domestic violence case against Borja, which was archived after authorities found no evidence of abuse.
• The incident occurred after River's second goal, sparking an on-field altercation that led to yellow cards for Borja and teammate Marcos Acuña.
• The archived case involved claims made by Borja's children's school director, but investigations by UFI N°3 and local child services determined no wrongdoing.
• Football authorities have not announced further disciplinary action, but the controversy highlights the intersection of personal allegations and professional sport.