Overview
- On December 24, AFA president Claudio Tapia used his X account to congratulate Rosario Central on its 136th anniversary, naming Gonzalo Belloso and Carolina Cristinziano.
- Rival supporters flooded the post with critical replies that referenced the contested Liga 2025 recognition and accused the AFA of favoritism.
- Rosario Central publicly thanked Tapia for the greeting and for his constant accompaniment, a response that fueled further debate online.
- Estudiantes de La Plata had previously signaled rejection of the designation by having players turn their backs in the champion’s corridor when visiting Arroyito.
- On December 25, Tapia shared a holiday message featuring an image of a World Cup wrapped in Albiceleste paper that was reported as a hopeful nod toward 2026, while no change to the AFA ruling was announced.