The futsal delegation of All Boys suffered physical attacks and the theft of a team banner following an away match in Rosario, according to reports published by La Capital, Rosario3, Cadena 3 Argentina, and Sin Mordaza. The incident occurred after a Primera División match against Club Atlético Provincial, held at the club Náutico Sportivo Avellaneda in Rosario, province of Santa Fe.
What Happened After the Futsal Match in Rosario
According to official statements from All Boys, the confrontation unfolded in stages outside the venue. While members of the visiting delegation were celebrating a victory, three individuals allegedly stole a team banner belonging to the club from Floresta. When players and staff attempted to recover the property, they encountered a larger group—consisting of at least ten individuals—wearing apparel associated with Rosario Central.
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A physical altercation ensued outside the stadium. Players and staff reported receiving punches and kicks during the melee, but they were ultimately unable to retrieve the banner. Shortly after the incident, images circulated on social media platform X showing at least three people displaying the stolen All Boys banner in front of a residence painted in the colors of Rosario Central, as noted by local coverage.
Institutional Response and AFA Inquiries
The board of directors at All Boys, led by Christian Giménez, announced that the club has initiated formal proceedings with AFA Futsal and the authorities of Club Atlético Provincial. The objective is to clarify the sequence of events and establish individual responsibilities for the violence and theft.
In an official statement released via social media, the Club Atlético All Boys expressed its strongest condemnation of the violence. Local outlets reported that while individuals spotted wearing Canalla apparel were linked to the episode in the testimonies, formal individual responsibilities had not been established.
Context and Historical Precedents
The tensions between Buenos Aires-based All Boys and Rosario-based clubs carry competitive history, most notably an encounter in professional football back in 2010 when the Floresta side secured promotion to the Argentine Primera División by defeating the Rosario club in a promotion playoff.
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