Argentina's AFA invents league title and awards it to Rosario Central
The gist
The Argentine Football Association declared Rosario Central champion of a newly created 2025 Liga title.
The unannounced trophy drew a backlash amid a judicial case against the AFA.
How it unfolded
- Nov 20, 2025The AFA declared Rosario Central champion of the 2025 Liga, a title created to recognize the club with the most points over the year, announced without prior notice.
- Nov 24, 2025Ángel Di María and Rosario Central manager Ariel Holan were photographed holding the Campeón de Liga 2025 trophy at AFA headquarters in Buenos Aires.
- Jan 22, 2026ARCA filed a complaint over fund movements without supporting documentation, which it said could be a maneuver to hide the real destination of money.
Key terms
- AFA
- The governing body of football in Argentina, organizing its leagues, cups, and national teams.
- Superclásico
- The football match between Argentine rivals River Plate and Boca Juniors, the country's most popular and successful clubs.
Source: Wikipedia