Argentine football’s governing body is at the centre of controversy after its disciplinary tribunal slapped Estudiantes de la Plata with a harsh penalty for an apparent lack of sportsmanship.
On Thursday, the disciplinary tribunal of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) – led by powerful president Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia – sanctioned Estudiantes, club president Juan Sebastián Verón and the side’s players for turning their backs on Rosario Central during the planned guard of honour ahead of their Clausura match last Sunday.
Estudiantes’ first team refused to salute Central, the newly crowned league champions – at least, according to AFA – before the start of their last-16 knockout match.
The Pincha defeated the Canalla 1–0 away from home at
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