FIFA bans River Plate's Giuliano Galoppo from competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Giuliano Galoppo of River Plate faces an immediate ban imposed by FIFA, effective July 3, 2026. The sanction arises from Galoppo's failure to settle a debt totaling $530,000 and 4,387,000 Argentine pesos owed to his former agent, Escudero. As a result, he is prohibited from participating in official matches until the payment is made, impacting his ability to contribute to the team. River Plate will need to address this situation for Galoppo to resume play.
- •FIFA imposed an immediate ban on Giuliano Galoppo.
- •The ban is due to an unpaid debt to his former agent.
- •Total debt required to settle: $530,000 and 4,387,000 Argentine pesos.
- •Galoppo cannot play until the debt is resolved.
- •The ban affects his participation in official matches for River Plate.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — ⚠️Alarm bells at River, Galoppo ruled ineligible by FIFA
"Midfielder Giuliano Galoppo has been sanctioned by FIFA with an immediate ban from competing. The measure comes in response to his failure to pay a debt owed to his former agent, representative Escude...
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