The Argentina Football Association has acted after Estudiantes refused to give Rosario Central a guard of honour over a controversial rule change that made them champions

Juan Sebastian Veron has been banned for six months from all football activities following a major scandal in Argentinian football. Veron is club president of Estudiantes, who refused to give a guard of honour to Rosario Central after they were controversially declared champions.

The Argentina Football Association decided to change the rules mid-season which benefited Rosario, who won their first title since 1987. The change sparked a huge backlash in Argentina, with rival clubs furious that the goal posts had been moved.

Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Veron allegedly decided to order the Estudian

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