Colombian Sebastian Villa like other compatriots, twenty years ago Boca Juniors idol Argentina’s most popular team. Unlike defender Jorge Bermudez and goalkeeper Oscar Córdoba, who have won local and international trophies, Villa is currently gaining more fame for his moves off the field: condemned and later accused sexual abuse and attempted murder. But the club tried to protect him, causing a scandal that transcended the sport.

The National Ministry of Women, Gender and Diversity, from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Boca this Friday drastic measures. Elisabeth Gómez Alcorta, head of this portfolio, called for “effective application of substances”. preventive suspension from campus or termination of contract“For those who depart from those set out in the protocols for the handling of cases of gender violence and/or those accused or convicted in proceedings.”

Riquelme’s Support

Gómez Alcorta’s intervention was the result of the open support received by Villa. juan roman riquelme, The great football legend of Boca Juniors is above even Diego Maradona. Riquelme, in his capacity as the current vice president of the club, had words for the Colombian that caused real storms on social networks. “Happy birthday, Sebastian!He greeted her on his official Twitter account. We have nothing but thanks for this boy. Later on, What happens off the field is another matter.“He told the ESPN television channel earlier.

“Being in 2022, the fact that you’ve chosen to clear someone accused of gender-based violence charges in the country’s most-watched sports show, as well as the fact that the club does it on their own network determines a lot what you are as a leader and as a club,” said Racing Club player Luana Muñoz. And he added: “One thing is that being humble can mean football, another thing is that it’s very different when you go out to provoke it that way. Complicity is also part of violence“.

To prevent the scandal from spreading, Boca’s Fix the facts for Riquelme. We would like to inform you that the club has provided the justice system with all court-ordered documents to cooperate with the advancement and clarification of the case.” He reminded that he has an interdisciplinary team and advice that he can use in his company. “. The league in this country consists of 26 teams. More than half have signed a similar protocol.

controversial background

Despite being reprimanded more than a week ago, Villa played none other than Racing last Saturday. The fans of that team did not stop shouting “rapist” every time he touched the ball. The situation that kept him at the center of the controversy preceded other scandals in Boca. Eduardo “Toto” Salvio He is accused of injuring his ex-wife with a car. The complaint did not deprive him of playing against Corinthians from Brazil two days ago. Right-wing aggressor Cristian Pavón was accused of sexual abuse and Frank Fabra of mistreating two women during a party.

The Villa case is causing more noise because two years ago, his ex-partner Daniela Cortés also accused him of injuring and threatening him. There is an ongoing lawsuit for this fact. The prosecutor asked for a two-year sentence to be suspended. A friend of his current girlfriend was the one who brought important data to justice regarding the new episode of violence, including photos of her body wounds and offensive conversations. Justice then received further evidence from the complainant. “I am afraid of you‘ he tells the player in a speech. And she replied: “I know you love me. Don’t do anything weird darling. What You know I can’t give what to talk about. Do it for my family. I am my daily bread.

denialism

The incident involving .Villa takes place at a time when it has been determined that the discourse on gender policies has increased. Far-right national lawmaker and former Chacarita Juniors goalkeeper Javier Milei has warned that if he becomes president in 2023, he will eliminate the Ministry of Women, Gender and Diversity. “I will not apologize for having a penis” Said the economist who intends to vote 20%.