Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Newell's Suspends Youth Players for Photo with Rival
Imagine you're a kid who loves to play soccer.
Now imagine you took a picture with a famous player from a team your team doesn't like.
That's what happened to some young players from Newell's Old Boys in Argentina.
They took a picture with a player from their rival team, and the club suspended them from playing for a while, which means they couldn't train or get their scholarships.
Many people, including famous soccer players and government officials, thought this was unfair.
They said the kids were just being kids and didn't understand the big rivalry between the teams.
The club said they did it to protect the children, but the decision has received major backlash.
Newell's Old Boys suspended youth players for posing with a Rosario Central player.
The photo was taken at a youth tournament three months prior.
The suspensions included training bans and scholarship revocation.
The decision faced widespread criticism from figures in football and national security.
The rivalry between Newell's and Rosario Central runs deep in Argentina.
- Who
- Newell's Old Boys youth players and Rosario Central player Ignacio Malcorra.
- What
- Youth players suspended for photo with rival player.
- When
- Photo taken three months prior, sanctions imposed recently.
- Where
- Argentina, specifically relating to Newell's Old Boys and Rosario Central
- Why
- Due to intense rivalry and potential threats from ultra-fans.
Newell's Stance
Opposing Views
Severity of Punishment
Newell's Stance
Newell’s club officials defended the decision, claiming it was a preventive measure to address potential threats from some ultra-fans.
Opposing Views
Public, national figures, and even the Argentina national team coach condemned the suspension, calling it excessive.
- Who
- Newell's Old Boys youth players
- Who (Also Involved)
- Rosario Central player Ignacio Malcorra
- Punishment
- Suspension and scholarship revocation
- Incident
- Photo with rival player
- Duration of Suspension
- Three months