FIFA rules against Galoppo, must pay huge debt to avoid suspension at River | OneFootball

Several weeks ago, FIFA notified Giuliano Galoppo of a ruling that requires him to settle a debt with his former representative within 30 days, under the warning that he will be disqualified from playing for River for six months if he fails to meet the financial obligation. Nonetheless, in Núñez, they clarify that the information has been known for some time and will be resolved shortly.

The decision was confirmed at the time by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee, which upheld a previous ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and established a series of payments that the Millonario midfielder must make as soon as possible due to non-compliance with his former manager, Leandro Nicolás Escudero.

The main amount Galoppo has to pay is 530,000 dollars, on which an annual interest of 12% will be applied, calculated from August 2022. To this amount, debts in Argentine pesos are added: 360,000$ plus interest (at 12% annually from March 11, 2021, until the effective payment date) and 4,477,000$ (plus interest at 12% annually from March 26, 2022, until the effective payment date).

But that's not all. The fourth point of the FIFA statement stipulates a fixed payment of 5,000 Swiss francs to his former representative. Additionally, he must pay another five thousand of the same currency to FIFA as a disciplinary fine.

The ultimatum is clear: if Galoppo does not make the full payment within the next 30 days, the automatic suspension will prevent him from officially competing for six months, which would directly affect his continuity at River and disrupt the club's sports planning.

However, from the midfielder's camp and the River management, they have indicated that Galoppo will settle the debt to avoid the sanction and continue his career at the club without interruptions. The player's intention is to comply with FIFA's ruling within the stipulated timeframe, thus avoiding the activation of the disqualification that would sideline him from competition for six months.

It is worth remembering that the 26-year-old midfielder arrived in Núñez at the beginning of 2025 and signed permanently after a loan from São Paulo, being a regular piece in Marcelo Gallardo's scheme. So far, he has played 37 official matches with the Millonario jersey, with 7 goals and 1 assist to his record.

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