River Plate quits AFA committee, blasts lack of transparency | OneFootball

The River Plate announced that it will no longer participate in the executive committee meetings of the Argentine Football Association (AFA). The claim cites a lack of guarantees and little clarity in the entity's decision-making processes.

Criticism of the AFA committee's conduct

In a statement, the club stated that the current functioning of the committee does not ensure predictability or appropriate procedures for administrative decisions. River advocates that issues should be presented in advance and formally voted on by the representatives.

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Recent changes and institutional context

The decision comes after changes in the qualification criteria for continental tournaments in 2028 and the confirmation of the postponement of a round of the Argentine Championship. The AFA and its leaders are being investigated for alleged fiscal irregularities, accusations denied by the entity.

In addition to stepping away from the committee, River has again advocated for reducing the first division to 20 clubs, a model that was in place until 2015, opposing the current format with 30 teams.

The club's sporting moment

The announcement also comes in the same week as the presentation of Eduardo “Chacho” Coudet as the new coach, replacing Marcelo Gallardo, who left the position after a series of negative results.

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