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Stefano Di Carlo, River president, admits mistakes in player management

The club president stated that the management of player exclusions was incorrect and criticized the AFA for recent issues.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Stefano Di Carlo, president of River Plate, admitted that the club made a mistake in the management of the exclusion of certain players. He added that the dignity of the club is non-negotiable and expressed his frustration regarding the situation.

Di Carlo also mentioned that his team has been harmed in the last five matches and called for limits to be established concerning what he deemed shameful. He criticized the influence of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in these events.

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