A new controversy has erupted over Rosario Central's recent championship, with reports that the cup was awarded before the meeting of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) Executive Committee had concluded.
According to Noticias Argentinas, the 'Canalla's' goalkeeper, Jorge Broun, was photographed with the trophy at 13:22 last Thursday. Meanwhile, the official minutes of the meeting, which confirm its end time, were signed at 13:30.
Thus, Rosario Central was awarded an invented trophy after the regular season concluded, making them League Champions. The title was earned by having the most points in the overall table, combining results from the Apertura and Clausura tournaments.
On a day marked by controversy and strange occurrences, Rosario Central was officially confirmed as the first 'League Champion'. The novel trophy was presented by the AFA at its headquarters, Viamonte 1366, before the Executive Committee meeting, during which it was officially unveiled, had even finished.
