Feb 18 β€’ 19:34 UTC πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina La Nacion (ES)

They ask Prosecutor Casal to order the prosecutors to withdraw from the AFA's internal courts

The Civil Association for Equality and Justice is urging Prosecutor Eduardo Casal to withdraw prosecutors from the internal disciplinary court of the Argentine Football Association due to concerns over conflicts of interest.

The Civil Association for Equality and Justice (ACIJ) has formally requested that Prosecutor General Eduardo Casal order the withdrawal of public prosecutors from the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Argentine Football Association (AFA). This tribunal is responsible for reviewing and sanctioning disciplinary infractions related to Argentine football matches, and the ACIJ argues that the involvement of prosecutors in this internal body poses significant legal and ethical concerns. Specifically, they highlight the case of Prosecutor Ramiro GonzΓ‘lez, who serves on the AFA's Ethics Tribunal, illustrating the potential for conflict arising from his dual role.

The AFA plays a central role in regulating and managing professional football in Argentina, an industry that encompasses vast economic interests. ACIJ warns that having prosecutors involved in key decision-making and disciplinary roles within the AFA could lead to numerous conflicts of interest. The organization's stance is rooted in the belief that such dual roles are not legally permissible and that they compromise the integrity of both the judiciary and the sports governing body.

By calling for the withdrawal of public prosecutors from the AFA's internal disciplinary processes, ACIJ seeks to preserve the impartiality of legal oversight within Argentine football. This request underscores the growing scrutiny of the intersection between sports administration and judicial roles, as well as the need for clearer boundaries to prevent any potential abuses of power or favoritism in disciplinary actions.

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