Rosario Central Faces Abuse Allegations in Youth Squad: Club Confirms Action Plan After Parent Meeting

Rosario Central has confirmed it will speak with the youth players involved in the abuse allegations this weekend, following a meeting with approximately 60 parents of the affected 2013 category squad. The club announced this development after Thursday’s gathering at its Ciudad Deportiva facility, where parents, coordinators, coaches, and a dedicated team of professionals, including the club’s psychologists, came together to share available information and plan urgent measures.

The meeting, held in response to an anonymous complaint filed with the Santa Fe Province Defensoría de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes, resulted in the club confirming the total suspension of all activities for the 2013 category remains in effect. No players from this division will participate in training sessions or matches until the situation is clarified, as stated in the club’s official communication following the parent meeting.

According to the club’s statement, the primary focus of the weekend will be conducting interviews with the players in a controlled environment to gather firsthand information. This step is part of the internal investigation process aimed at understanding the events that led to the formal complaint. The club emphasized that the presence of psychological professionals was specifically arranged to provide support and tools for addressing the gravity of the allegations.

Rosario Central’s leadership reiterated its commitment to advancing the internal investigation, with further measures expected to be announced on Monday. The club indicated that these upcoming actions are intended to help normalize the situation within the affected division, though specific details of these measures were not disclosed in the immediate aftermath of the parent meeting.

The allegations, which involve players born in 2013 (making them approximately 12-13 years old), prompted the club to activate its internal protocol for violence cases immediately upon learning of the complaint. This protocol includes the suspension of activities and the initiation of a structured response involving multidisciplinary support.

Club officials have not disclosed the specific nature of the allegations beyond confirming they were deemed serious enough to warrant intervention from the provincial child protection authority. The Defensoría de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes de Santa Fe is the entity that received the initial anonymous complaint, triggering the club’s official response and ongoing investigation.

As of Friday afternoon, Rosario Central maintains that the safety and well-being of its young players remain the top priority. The club continues to work with the designated professional team to ensure appropriate support is available for all involved parties although the fact-finding process unfolds over the weekend and into early next week.

The next official update from Rosario Central regarding this situation is expected on Monday, when the club has indicated it will announce measures aimed at normalizing the division’s activities following the completion of the player interviews and initial assessment phase.

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