Budget and TV 2026: Bonazzola to AFA to settle Colón’s income | OneFootball

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is the setting this Wednesday for a decisive day that will shape the economic direction of hundreds of clubs from the interior and the metropolitan area. Starting at 16:00, leaders from the various Ascenso categories will gather at the Viamonte street headquarters for a crucial informational session. Representing Club Atlético Colón, the confirmed presence is that of its third vice president, Alejandro Bonazzola, whose mission is to closely follow the decisions that will directly impact the institutional and sporting planning of the "Sabalero" for the 2026 season.

The agenda: Money and visibility for the clubs

The meeting at Viamonte is not just another date on the management calendar. Its central objective is the official communication of the amounts each institution will receive during the upcoming season. This point is vital for the survival and financial organization of the clubs, which largely depend on these centralized revenues from the AFA.

The work agenda includes two fundamental axes:

Colón and the importance of institutional presence

Club Atlético Colón, competing in the Primera Nacional, is undergoing a reorganization following its recent relegation. Resource management is therefore crucial. Bonazzola's presence, along with the top leaders of the other categories, underscores the seriousness with which the current "Sabalero" leadership approaches the club's economic management in the second tier of Argentine football. The decisions made today at AFA will allow Colón to know the real financial cushion it has for its promotion aspirations in 2026.

A context of adjustments and postponed dates

The informational day takes place in a context of recent operational changes. Days ago, the AFA confirmed the rescheduling of the start of the Primera Nacional and Primera B. Although there was speculation about an early start, it was finally established that both tournaments will officially begin on February 14, 2026.

This postponement, which responded to organizational issues from the governing body of Argentine football, forced clubs to readjust their preseason plans and manage financial uncertainty until today. Wednesday's meeting will precisely serve to dispel those economic doubts and provide certainty ahead of the championship's kickoff.

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