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MNN Global · November 28, 2025 · 1 min read

Veron banned for six months over guard of honour refusal

What happened: Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron received a six-month ban after his team refused to form a guard of honour for champions Rosario Central.

Why it matters:

  • Highlights disciplinary action in football over sportsmanship issues.
  • Affects Estudiantes' leadership and sets a precedent for club conduct.

MNN Take: The ban reflects football authorities' enforcement of respectful traditions such as the guard of honour, emphasising sportsmanship in the game.

Sources: BBC Sport