The scandal sparked by the administrative creation of the "2025 League Champion" title for Rosario Central has gone international. The decision was made by the biggest clubs. The players of "Pincha" (Estudiantes) performed a "backwards hallway" for Rosario Central, a declaration of disagreement against the measure.
Global scrutiny on the "PDFgate"
The report confirmed the initial denunciations by Argentine media about the "PDFgate": The Athletic replicated the steps of IT experts and confirmed that AFA Bulletin No. 6625, which detailed the protocol for the "honor pass" and penalized gestures of mockery, was created and modified on Sunday, November 23, hours after the Estudiantes protest, despite being dated February 2025.
The scandal, which demonstrates the manipulation of official documents, further damages the image of President Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, who is seen as using his authority to "bulldoze" changes in Argentine football.
The report also cites the defense of Ángel Di María, who was photographed with the trophy: "We were not looking for this. We simply accept your decision... We feel like champions".
