San Lorenzo de Almagro's Crisis: A Messy Affair
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Football enthusiasts are buzzing about San Lorenzo de Almagro's predicament. The team, coached by Miguel Ángel Russo, is in the midst of a stellar football moment, but the limelight is dimmed by a cloud of controversy engulfing their club.
Here's the Lowdown: A video surfaced two weeks ago showing the current president, Marcelo Moretti, receiving a stack of cash, allegedly in exchange for signing a youth player for the lower divisions. Since then, Moretti has taken a two-month leave, yet his resignation hasn't been formally tendered, causing a stir among opposition members [1][2][3].
What's Brewing at AFA: In a recent meeting at the AFA headquarters, officials and authorities led by Claudio Chiqui Tapia expressed concern over the ongoing chaos in Boedo. They urged San Lorenzo to sort things out quickly to prevent further damage [1].
Fire and Brimstone: In an unusual turn of events, Moretti made a surprise appearance at the meeting, held in Ezeiza, despite distancing himself from public eye since the scandal broke [1]. In this meeting, board member Julio Lopardo apologized for his critiques of Tapia in September 2024, but then proceeded to attack Tapia directly, accusing him of disrespecting the club's history [1].
The New Kid on the Block: In the same meeting, the possibility of Andres Terzano taking charge as treasurer was discussed, as there was no consensus on Leandro Goroyesky. Terzano, a second vice-president from the group that triumphed in the December 2023 presidential elections, led by Moretti, is an ontological coach and currently handle the blue and red penalties across the country [1].
Now, the Ugly Truth: With no president in place, the team owes three months' worth of salaries to the players and lacks the resources to feed the youth squad. UTEDYC employees, who are tasked with opening the stadium doors for matches, are owed wages too. Additionally, the club must lift four FIFA inhibitions to participate in the upcoming transfer market [1].
Coming Up Next: The club's Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss Moretti's license request and other essential matters. Key topics include the election of new authorities, the ongoing investigation, and the club's future leadership. Failure to act promptly might lead to intervention by the IGJ, handing control over to a legal entity [1].
By the Book: According to San Lorenzo's statutes, if the president goes on leave or resigns, the first or second vice-president assumes the role respectively. If neither accepts the position, the Commission must appoint a member to take charge [1].
On the Ropes: The denunciations Moretti received for the leaked video could potentially lead to his expulsion, as per articles 42 and 43 of the club's statutes. In the event of San Lorenzo becoming acephalous—that is, headless—the possibility of calling early elections arises [1].
At the Eleventh Hour: With the new leadership on shaky ground, the team must face Victoria on Saturday in the Nuevo Gasómetro in the round of 16 of the Apertura Tournament. The last match against Rosario Central saw supporters chanting for early elections, but it seems the chosen path is not clear just yet [1].
Footnotes:[1] Enrichment Data: Discussed throughout the text.
- Amidst the hidden deal controversy, Marcelo Moretti, the president of San Lorenzo de Almagro, has been under criticisms for his alleged involvement in the sale of a youth player.
- The European football leagues are watching San Lorenzo de Almagro's saga closely, as the team's ongoing issues may have consequences for their participation in future competitions.
- While Marcelo Moretti is currently on a two-month leave, his resignation as the president of San Lorenzo de Almagro has not been formally announced, leaving the club headless (acephalous) and causing chaos within the town.
- San Lorenzo de Almagro's football team finds itself in the midst of a difficult moment, as they struggle financially due to unpaid salaries and ongoing investigations while attempting to lead the team in the upcoming Apertura Tournament.
