Julio César Falcioni criticizes refereeing after Atlético Tucumán loss to River Plate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Atlético Tucumán head coach Julio César Falcioni directed criticism toward match officials following his team's defeat to River Plate. The manager challenged specific officiating decisions, including a non-call on a foul against Canelo that he argued warranted a red card. Falcioni contended that the match referee and the VAR booth failed to properly address the incident. During his post-match comments, the coach questioned the consistency of judgment in the league and alluded to perceived bias in favor of River Plate. He stated his belief that certain calls were handled differently depending on the opponent, suggesting an underlying issue with the current officiating standards. The club has not indicated any formal follow-up to the coach's public accusations regarding the match conduct.
- •Julio César Falcioni accused officials of bias after the loss to River Plate.
- •The coach cited an uncalled foul on Canelo that he claimed deserved a red card.
- •Falcioni questioned the consistency of VAR and on-field decision-making.
- •The manager expressed frustration over the perceived treatment of his team.
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — 👊 When they screw me over...: Falcioni slams the refereeing
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