Fan banned from stadiums nationwide for a year after Franck derby clash

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·15. Mai 2026

Fan banned from stadiums nationwide for a year after Franck derby clash

The Ministry of National Security, through the Safe Stands program and at the request of the Ministry of Security of the province of Santa Fe, imposed a harsh administrative sanction following the serious acts of violence that occurred during the local football derby in Franck.

The measure complements the financial penalties imposed by the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Esperancina League.

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Details of the Sanctions Imposed

Below are the official rulings issued by the various competent bodies:

Attendance Restriction (Safe Stands): According to Resolution 435/2026 published in the Official Gazette of the Nation, Nicanor Jesús Franconi was banned from entering sporting events throughout the national territory for a period of 1 (one) year. The measure was coordinated under the administration of the Minister of National Security, Alejandra Monteoliva.
Financial Fine for the Visiting Club: $800,000 The Penalties Tribunal of the Esperancina League decided to sanction Club Atlético Argentino de Franck with a total financial fine of 100 ticket-value units (v.e.), divided over two matchdays of 50 v.e. each, under the terms of Article 80 (sections b and e) of the Regulations on Infractions and Penalties (RTP). In addition, a warning was issued that harsher sanctions would apply in the event of a repeat offense.
Situation of the Home Club and the Security Operation: The ruling did not include fines or sanctions for the home club (Club Atlético Franck) or for the police officers in charge of the operation, despite the controversy over keeping access to the field open during the incidents. (responsibility of the hired additional officers)

Chronicle of the Events

The violent episode took place on April 11 during the second half of the derby between the home team, Atlético Franck, and the visiting team, Argentino de Franck.

The trigger: After a goal scored by home player Benjamín Aguirre, Nicanor Jesús Franconi —punched him as he walked past the substitutes’ bench in a provocative manner, sparking the melee that went viral on social media hours later.

It is worth clarifying that Franconi is only the son of Argentino’s head coach and is not even a member of the coaching staff, much less a player, as reported by media outlets such as Aire de Santa Fe and Diario Uno. He was in that area simply due to the lack of control by the fourth official and the police officers who left the access buffer zone open, without those failures resulting in the corresponding sanctions for neglecting their paid duties.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.