In a new chapter of the conflict between the government and the Argentine Football Association, the president said Javier Miley once again supports Estudiantes de La Plata And according to height Claudio “Chechi” Tapia criticizedhead of the highest institution of the most popular sport in the country.
During this Thursday night, The president shared a historical photo of Carlos Salvador Bilardo on his personal social media account As a player in La Plata Club, accompanied by the coach Osvaldo Zubeldia.
Without writing a single word, Miley set his stance once again following the unprecedented sanction imposed by the Argentine Football Association on Estudiantes de la Plata. Because of the position of the team that turned its back on Rosario Central in the confessional hall requested by the Argentine Football Association on Sunday, November 23.
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According to Bulletin 6797 To the disciplinary court, this behavior “This behavior and its recording were deemed to be conduct inconsistent with the respect due to the Champion Club.” And for the purpose of tribute.”
Accordingly, the Asian Football Confederation decided:Club president Juan Sebastian Veron was punished with a six (6) month suspension For all football related activities” and apply To the campus” Two (2) dates for comment“.
In its defence, the Estudiantes leadership emphasized that, Since there is no rule indicating how to run the hallway, doing so with your back turned does not mean any disciplinary offense..
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However, the Argentine Federation confirmed that “the passage honoring the champion club constitutes a symbolic and protocol act.” Embodies the values of respectRecognition of athletic merit, horsemanship and fair play.
He added, “The essence of that act It does not lie in the mere physical presence of the players, but in the positive appearance, whether explicit or implicit“In recognition of those who achieved the title on the field of play.”
Moreover, he emphasized: “The presence of the hall or the presence of Estudiantes de la Plata players in it was not discussed, but rather the manner. The concrete way in which they carried out the tribute: the attitude of turning the back to the champion as he enters (…) conveys the message of devaluing the sporting achievement of others and deviating from the unwritten rules of respect between institutions.
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Given this situation, FC Estudiantes de la Plata reported on its Instagram account: “Based on publicly known facts, the Board of Directors of FC Estudiantes de la Plata informs its members, fans and the community that… Performs a detailed analysis of the penalty receivedIn order to strengthen corresponding measures to defend the interests of the enterprise and its members.
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It all started on Thursday, November 20, when… Executive Committee of the Professional League He decided that he would be the “Annual Champion.” The team with the highest number of points in the Apertura and Clausura tournaments.
On the same day, Rosario Central was selected as the recipient of the honor, This is something that was not previously stipulated in the regulations. Students questioned the procedure and asserted that the vote was not formally discussed at the committee meeting.
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Given this situation, the Argentine Football Association ordered, before the match between Estudiantes and Rosario Central, that the La Plata team perform the traditional ceremony of the champion. Juan Sebastian Veron ordered the team to salute with their backs turned as a sign of disapproval. He then posted a message on Instagram in which he again questioned the authenticity of the address.
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but, The case hides another issue of great importance to the sports community and politics.: The possibility of clubs becoming sports joint-stock companies (SAD).
In this context, Miley intervened by sharing a post from the sports section of La Derecha Diario newspaper The dedication of Rosario Central was criticized, and he agreed with Veron’s position and provide political support to those critical of Tapia’s leadership.
In recent days, whether from their official accounts or the institutional accounts of the Presidency of the Republic, The president released photos with an Estudiantes shirt.
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With this political intersection at the top, the conflict is no longer just a sporting or organizational debate It became part of a political battle.
Currently, entities that regulate Argentine sports – such as the Argentine Football Association – prohibit affiliation with clubs that operate under the name SAD. In other words, Any organization intending to participate in official tournaments must operate as a civil association.
Here is the basic question: While civic associations are non-profit, community associations operate as businesses seeking economic benefits.
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DNU 70/2023 amends two central points on this topic. First, it stipulates that sports organizations cannot “prevent, hinder, deny or undermine any right of a sports organization, including its right to affiliation,” which requires allowing the merger of clubs formed as SAD.
Secondly, the decree obligated “sports associations, federations and continents” It will amend its statutes within a period of one year to adapt to these new provisions.
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But on 30 January 2024, the Mercedes Federal Court granted a precautionary measure brought by the AFC Jumping Football Association, which stopped the application of those articles. On March 14, the Federal Chamber of St. Maarten ratified this decision. The state appealed again and the file is now in the Supreme Court.
Some leaders, such as Juan Roman Riquelme, have expressed their rejection of SAD, arguing that “The clubs are owned by the members“The club should not operate as a company. Veyron, on the other hand, took the opposite position He publicly announced his support for empowering this legal personality. For this reason, it has the support of President Javier Miley.
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