Messi’s Club Suspends Players for Rival Photo | Argentina Football News
- Newell's old Boys, the boyhood club of Lionel Messi, recently took disciplinary action, suspending six youth players.
- The club handed down a three-month suspension to the young players and revoked their scholarships to the club school.
- The young players attend Escuela de Fútbol Infantil Malvinas Argentinas, the same school attended by Messi and Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni.
Newell’s Old boys, Lionel messi’s boyhood club, has taken a firm stance.Six youth players face suspension for a photo with a rival team’s player,showcasing the intensity of Argentine soccer rivalries. The young players, who also lost club school scholarships, incurred the wrath of the club’s decision-makers after a photo surfaced on social media. This stern action, including a three-month suspension, illustrates the significance of club loyalty.Former captain Carlos Panciroli emphasized the importance of respecting the club’s values and crest. News Directory 3 provides the latest updates. The goal is to set a precedent, preventing future breaches of team spirit. Discover the implications for the youth program and the broader impact on Argentine football culture. What’s next for these young players?
Newell’s Old Boys Suspend Youth Players for Photo with Rival
Updated June 04,2025
In Argentina,soccer club rivalries run deep. Newell’s old Boys, the boyhood club of Lionel Messi, recently took disciplinary action, suspending six youth players. The reason? They posed for a picture with Ignacio Malcorra, a player from Rosario Central, a rival team.
The club handed down a three-month suspension to the young players and revoked their scholarships to the club school. The incident occurred after parents requested the photo, wich was then shared via WhatsApp, according to reports.
The young players attend Escuela de Fútbol Infantil Malvinas Argentinas, the same school attended by Messi and Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni.
Carlos Panciroli, a former club captain and the school’s director, stated that the decision was made in agreement with the parents. He emphasized the importance of respecting the club’s crest and jersey, setting a precedent to prevent similar incidents.
“The kids are the victims because the photo was generated by their parents. This decision is an internal corrective to prevent these mistakes of uploading photos from being repeated. Everyone can do what they want, but not with Newell’s gear. We must respect the crest,the jersey,and that’s why we had to set a precedent,” Panciroli said.
What’s next
The club hopes this action serves as a deterrent,reinforcing the importance of respecting club rivalries and upholding the values of Newell’s Old Boys for all youth players involved in the youth soccer programme.