😱 AFA bans Estudiantes players and president after protest

The protest carried out by Estudiantes before kickoff against Rosario Central had consequences this Thursday (27).

After a decision by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), led by Chiqui Tapia, the 11 starters from the La Plata team who turned their backs during the «pasillo» for Di María’s team were punished.

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All received two-match suspensions—which will be served starting from the next tournament. And captain Santiago Núñez will not be allowed to serve as captain on the field for six months.

Besides Núñez, the punished players are: Muslera, Gómez, Palacios, Farías, González Pirez, Arzamendia, Cetre, Piovi, Medina, and Amondarain.

Meanwhile, former midfielder Juan Sebastián Verón, who is the president of Estudiantes, received a six-month suspension from sporting functions.

Verón is a fierce critic of Chiqui Tapia’s administration.

Estudiantes’ action was a response to the AFA’s decision to «create» a trophy after Rosario Central had the best record in the combined classification phases of the Apertura and Clausura.

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Di María’s team celebrated—the title of «League Champion» off the field, which sparked much criticism.

After the protest, Estudiantes even eliminated Rosario in the round of 16 of the Clausura by winning 1-0 at the Gigante de Arroyito.

They will face Central de Córdoba on Saturday (29), also in a single match.

The other matchups are: Boca Juniors vs. Argentinos Juniors (11/30), Barracas Central vs. Gimnasia La Plata, and Racing vs. Tigre—both on December 1st.

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