In a notable legal battle within Argentine football, Guillermo Marconi, the secretary general of SADRA (Sindicato de Arbitros de la República Argentina), has successfully sued Sergio Pezzotta, the leader of UADA (Unión de Arbitros Deportivos de Argentina), with the court ruling that Pezzotta must pay Marconi 337 million pesos for moral damages. The Civil Court No. 33's decision also includes an additional 70 million pesos in costs, which will accrue interest over time. This case highlights ongoing tensions within the refereeing community in Argentina, especially as it pertains to the interactions and power dynamics between different referees' unions.

The dispute dates back to July 2019 when Mihura and Del Fueyo, both active referees in Argentina, filed complaints against Marconi, accusing him of inappropriate conduct in his union leadership. These claims were bolstered by comments made by Pezzotta, who has been a central figure in the criticisms directed at Marconi's management style. Just seven months later, the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office concluded that there was insufficient basis for the charges against Marconi, leading to a complex and drawn-out legal saga that culminated in this recent judgment.

This ruling not only has significant financial implications for Pezzotta and his co-defendants, Mihura and Del Fueyo, but it also poses broader questions about governance and accountability within Argentine football refereeing. As the internal strife among referees continues to unfold, it may impact their performance in upcoming matches and the overall climate of the sport in Argentina, further complicating the already delicate relationships between various officials and their governing bodies.