Ex-Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Sebastian Veron has been slapped with a six-month ban from all football activities.

It comes after the 50-year-old and club president of Argentine club Estudiantes de La Plata, watched on as his players refused a guard of honour to Rosario Central - the beneficiaries of a newly-created trophy.

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) controversially changed the rules mid-season to the advantage of Rosario who lifted their first title since 1987.

How is Argentina's top flight structured?

Argentina’s top-flight comprises two tournaments, the Apertura (opening) and Clausura (closing).

In previous campaigns, the club with the highest points total earned their spot in the Copa Libertadores – South America’s equivalent of the Champions League.

How

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