The unusual penalty imposed by the AFC against Veron and the Estudiantes players across the corridor leading to the midfield.

The football players who participated will have to implement the punishment determined by the Disciplinary Court at the beginning of the next tournament

11/27/2025 – 18:52 hours

Another controversy from the AFC: a heavy penalty on Veron and the Estudiantes players across the corridor leading to Central

This Thursday, after a week full of controversy AFA Disciplinary Tribunal The punishment was announced La Plata students After the impudence of Central rosary In the hero hall. Participating football players received Two dates for comment Which they must fulfill at the start of the next tournament. He was also punished Juan Sebastian Veronhead of Pincha.

The former footballer and current manager earned Suspension for six months “For any activity related to football”, as the Asian Football Confederation held him liable for violating the rules of the game Article 12 of the Disciplinary Law. In addition, players who turned their backs and made this gesture during the hero’s entrance must abide by this Two dates for comment At the start of the next tournament.

In parallel, Santiago NunezThe team captain will not be able to wear the ribbon next time Three months. In addition, the La Plata club will have to face A Economic fine “Due to offensive behavior and violation of the principles of fair play, the nature of the passage that honors the hero has been changed by collective gestures of disdain.”

The conflict quickly escalated

The controversy started yet Ava I decided to announce Central rosary like “League Champion 2025” For obtaining first place in the annual table. The decision sparked strong reactions among Argentine football fans and leaders, especially the Estudiantes team.

In fact, when the news broke, the president himself Xavier the followingreturned to football-related news The Argentine decided to republish a message on the 10th supporting the opposition sector, led by them Students from La Plata and their president, Juan Sebastian Veron.

the Pincha fans with Veyronled to the decision being rejected. The president of the institution himself took responsibility for giving the order to the football players to turn on their backs during the hallway. This confession, as well as the episode itself, ended up being crucial to the punishment he imposed Ava.

What happened in the hero’s entrance?

on Sunday, when both teams took to the field to play Round of 16 of the final tournamentThe Estudiantes team’s stance surprised everyone present at the match Giant Creek.

First, the Bencha players prepared to carry out the traditional hall of honour. However, when the Rosario Central football players started to pass, the Estudiantes team He turned around He showed them his back, in a gesture that quickly sparked condemnation from Rosario Central fans. It spread on social media and sparked intense debate in football stadiums between those who applauded the decision and those who denounced it.

Rudeness became one of the most talked about episodes of the week. from Ava They considered that this action not only violates the symbolic tradition of sporting respect, but also represents a serious crime for the national team Principles of fair play.