⚖️AFA tribunal puts pressure on Estudiantes: Rosario guard of honour row

The AFA Disciplinary Tribunal has opened a case against Estudiantes de La Plata for an alleged breach of regulations during the lead-up to their last match. The controversy revolves around the "guard of honor" that the club supposedly refused to perform, a topic that had already been reported by Doble Amarilla.

Referee Pablo Dóvalo submitted a detailed report to the Tribunal about what happened before the match, initiating the disciplinary action.

48 hours for the defense

The AFA notified the management of Estudiantes de La Plata, giving them a 48-hour deadline to present their official defense for the alleged breach of the Official Bulletin published on February 12, 2025.

The AFA Bulletin usually sets mandatory protocol and sportsmanship guidelines, and the controversy suggests that the club from La Plata might have failed to fulfill the obligation to perform some form of tribute or recognition to the opponent, a practice popularly known as a "guard of honor."

Tribunal's warning

The Disciplinary Tribunal was clear in its notification: "BE ADVISED that failure to present on time will not prevent this Tribunal from resolving with the evidence on record, in accordance with the AFA Disciplinary Code."

This warning means that if Estudiantes does not present their defense within the established deadline, the Tribunal may issue a resolution based solely on Dóvalo's referee report, risking a financial or sporting sanction.

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