Vélez considers appealing the ruling of the match against Boca but could be disaffiliated from the AFA

The dispute between Vélez and Boca Juniors over the round of 16 of the Copa Argentina has added a new chapter. Although the AFA Disciplinary Tribunal determined that the “Xeneize” committed an irregularity by including six foreign players in the roster, it decided to maintain their qualification to the quarter-finals, where they will face Racing in Rosario.

The resolution generated discontent among the leadership of the “Fortín”, which harshly questioned the arguments used by the organization and is analyzing the available alternatives to continue with their claim.

The strong reaction from Vélez against the AFA ruling

Nelson Pugliese, vice president of Vélez, publicly expressed his rejection of the resolution during an interview with the program Vélez a Fondo.

“It’s a shameful ruling, it makes me angry and indignant. If I have to go to ordinary Justice and file a precautionary measure to stop the Copa Argentina, I would do it personally. We ask that the regulations be followed,” he stated.

The AFA's warning to Vélez

From the Argentine Football Association, it was leaked that the regulations include a sanction for clubs that resort to ordinary Justice in order to modify a sports resolution.

According to AFA explanations, Vélez could be disaffiliated if they proceed down that path and file a legal appeal: “It is prohibited to go to Justice for a sports result. So if they do that, Vélez will automatically be disaffiliated, they will not be able to compete while the injunction is pending. FIFA is strict about that.”

The warning opens a scenario of tension between the club from Liniers and the leadership of Argentine football, while the claim is still not necessarily over.