A fresh chapter in the Boca dispute unfolds with a challenge from the opposition
A new controversy surrounds the Boca Juniors political struggle, this time sparked by a formal complaint from the opposition’s presidential candidate. The club, a focal point for fans across Canada and the United States, is now navigating yet another phase of its long-running internal debate as elections approach.
The campaign season has been in motion long before the scheduled vote on December 2, with the central clash pitting the ruling faction led by the Riquelme–Amealand ticket against the opposition slate led by Ibarra and Macri. The stakes are high not only for club leadership but also for the broader discussion about governance, transparency, and member participation within the organization.
In the public statements that marked this week, Boca Juniors clarified the situation following the opposition’s complaint. The club confirmed that legal proceedings were initiated at its offices to verify the number of members registered in 2021. The communication, which touched on the management era of Daniel Angelici, also highlighted that total membership across all categories stood at 114,665, a figure that is lower than December 2019. The club stressed that the objection from the challenger aims to disrupt the electoral process rather than to strengthen it.
THE FULL STATEMENT
The club explains to members and supporters that the investigation into 2021 registrations was conducted to understand how many people joined during that year. The context notes that, during the period from June 2012 to December 2019 under Daniel Angelici’s presidency, active membership rose from 63,650 to 115,123. As of today, the aggregate membership across all categories sits at 114,665, which is still below the level recorded in December 2019.
It is clarified that the same individual who now files the complaint participated in the process that brought in 51,473 members. This timing has been described as unfortunate, coming just hours before Boca Juniors faces a semi-final in the Argentine Cup and close to the forthcoming club elections. The opposition candidate, Andrés Ibarra, is portrayed as aiming to undermine the club and the electoral process by filing a claim without solid grounds, according to the club’s statement—a stance some fans view as inconsistent with the spirit of fair competition.
For supporters seeking context, the club also asserts that the moves are an attempt to influence the electoral environment and that the integrity of the process remains the priority. The dialogue around membership numbers, leadership history, and eligibility continues to fuel discussion among members and enthusiasts across multiple regions who follow Boca Juniors closely.
Goal is cited as the source for the original reporting on these developments, underscoring how mainstream outlets have tracked the evolving narrative surrounding the club’s internal elections and the related legal actions.