Vélez Sarsfield challenges Boca Juniors over player eligibility in Argentine Cup

In Argentina, Vélez Sarsfield has lodged a formal complaint against Boca Juniors for including six foreign players in their lineup during the Argentine Cup, exceeding the allowed limit of five. The Argentinian Football Association's Discipline Tribunal has mandated that Boca respond to this complaint within five days. This dispute arose after Vélez's elimination from the tournament, which they claim was due to Boca's improper player registration.

Vélez Sarsfield challenges Boca Juniors over player eligibility in Argentine Cup
Published Sep 10, 2026
sport football Latin America
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