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Estudiantes Creates Controversial Guard of Honor for Rosario Central

Estudiantes players formed a guard of honor with their backs to Rosario Central to protest the AFA's decision to grant their rivals the league title. Fans responded with chants against the club's president.


Estudiantes Creates Controversial Guard of Honor for Rosario Central

One of the most controversial images to circulate in Argentine football was the decision by Estudiantes de La Plata to form a guard of honor with their backs to Rosario Central as a sign of disagreement over the 'League Champions' title. According to Noticias Argentinas agency, in the lead-up to the Clausura Tournament's round of 16 at the Gigante de Arroyito stadium, the 'Pincha's' starting players did not hide their anger over the recent decision by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to add another trophy to the 'Canalla's' collection. Rosario Central's response Following the incident, a large number of fans who were in the Gigante de Arroyito and witnessed what happened decided to chant against Juan Sebastián Verón, president of the La Plata team. 'The one who doesn't jump is an Englishman' was what was heard coming from the stands of the venue.