The Newell's Old Boys club from Rosario is currently immersed in an institutional crisis that has triggered a series of events in recent days. After the club was taken over by a group of self-convened members, it was decided to call an extraordinary assembly to set a date for elections.
The current situation of Newell's Old Boys is critical, moving away from its glory days when it competed in national and international tournaments. The team has not been in contention for a title for about a decade and is currently in a complicated position in the average table and the Apertura Tournament.
The crisis worsened after a defeat in the clásico against Rosario Central, leading to the resignation of coach Mariano Soso. In response to these events, a group of one hundred members took over the club's facilities demanding the resignation of president Ignacio Astore. After negotiations with opposition figures, it was agreed to convene an extraordinary assembly to expedite the elections.
The resignation of vice president Federico Ripani proved to be a determining factor in this decision. Ripani resigned hours before the takeover of the club, which pressured the Board of Directors to take action. Finally, it was agreed to hold the assembly to define the election date, which is expected to take place in September. The club's internal situation remains delicate, but with the decision to call for early elections, a resolution to the current crisis is anticipated.
In the words of Federico Ripani, "A step to the side. For weeks, I have been insisting internally on the need to ease the situation with the start of the electoral calendar of 2025."
