The final of the Clausura tournament between Estudiantes and Racing in Santiago del Estero will be in the spotlight not only for its sporting aspect, but also for its institutional context. Juan Sebastián Verón, it seems, does not want to let this opportunity pass unnoticed, at least on his social media. According to the Argentine News Agency, the president of 'Pincha' will watch the match from the stands, forced to avoid the official box due to the six-month sanction imposed by the AFA, a fact his wife confirmed in an Instagram post. The penalty originated from the controversial 'back pass' that Estudiantes players performed to Rosario Central, an act of protest against the title granted to 'El Canalla' for the Annual Table. The president traveled to Santiago del Estero on a private plane accompanied by friends and two of his children, Deian and Iara. The atmosphere of his arrival was captured in viral videos showing fans of 'El León' singing on the tarmac. Verón's presence in the stands was anticipated by his wife, Valentina Martín, who posted a message on social media alongside 'La Brujita' before the final, which many interpreted as a provocation. 'If you're looking for me, I'm in the stands,' she wrote. Meanwhile, Verón announced he will take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), seeking to reverse the sanction he considers completely arbitrary. The AFA's Disciplinary Tribunal held Verón responsible for the decision, denying him access to the protocol box he is entitled to at the Madre de Ciudades stadium. Despite the restriction, Verón did not want to miss the decisive match.
