Strict disciplinary action against La Plata students They revived a conflict that had been silently escalating. In the midst of a sporting and institutional controversy, the Minister of Security and Senator-elect, Patricia Bullrichleaving one of the harshest criticisms against Argentine Football Association (AFA), Which he described as A “reactionary” entity and “violations” He confirmed that he intends to review it through his future legislative council.
A direct attack on the heart of Argentine football
The official became involved in the debate again after her public statement in defense of… Juan Sebastian VeronPresident of Estudiantes and his letters against Claudio “Czech” Tapia. This time, Bullrich went one step further and raised the need to modify the organization’s management system.
The minister explained in an interview with Radio Miter: “We analyze how this reactionary institution can change as leaders get rich and clubs have to beg. Because if not, they won’t have good schools.” In a phrase that deepened the existing tension.
This phrase raised an immediate question about the possibility of state intervention. But Bullrich softened his institutional tone and made it clear that his position was consistent with his future parliamentary role and not with an executive plan.
“I say this as a senator, AFA is a non-profit association that has a monopoly on everything. because? Why is it affiliated with FIFA? because? He asked, “What is internal democracy, and what is the electoral system?”
Warning: Legislative review of transparency
Bullrich confirmed that he plans to focus on analyzing the organization’s internal performance: “There are many violations, and I will focus on the Senate to study transparency “A federation is not just a federation, which holds the clubs hostage.”
The minister compared the government’s rhetoric with the actions of the Asian Football Confederation. As he explained, while the national administration works to promote greater control and clear rules, Argentine football will move in the opposite direction.
“We are on a mission to value transparency, cleanliness, rules and compliance with the law in every sense. The AFA does things that are contrary to good practice and the law” He said.
He added, “The law in football is the guarantee that all participants have, that they know what is at stake, what titles there are, that the referees are neutral and a number of rules that must be followed.”
Background: Controversy over SAD
In his criticism, Bullrich also alluded to the political and sporting background of the conflict. He pointed out that the organization headed by Tapia distanced itself from positions supporting its annexation Sports Joint Stock Companies (SAD)It is an initiative championed by both the government and Veron.
“The country is moving towards order and not towards secrecy and the AFC is moving backwards, in complete secrecy, full of numbers about Tapia, We will see what happens to him with his wealth worth millions of dollars.“, launched in one of the most controversial sections.
He concluded: “…It’s a whole issue that we can’t have a football where everyone says ‘We don’t want football to be sad, we don’t want there to be money’, but the leaders want money.”
The abuse intensified after the Argentine Football Association confirmed two punishments that shook the football atmosphere: a six-month suspension for Veron, who will not be able to participate in any football-related activity, and the two-date punishment for the eleven players who executed the corridor and turned their backs on Rosario Central in Gigante de Arroito.
Bullrich didn’t let the episode pass. He noted that the measures were disproportionate and another example of arbitrariness. “Many remain silent because perhaps they are afraid of Tapia, Because look at what they did to Estudiantes, because he turned his back, they imposed a penalty on him as if they had killed someone, which is really unbelievable. “Also, what is the strength of punishment for someone who breaks the law,” he added.