"Aurora" club was deprived of 33 points due to a player who falsified his age

The disciplinary committee of the Bolivian Football Federation has imposed a serious sanction on the Bolivian club "Aurora". After it was revealed that the team had a player whose age was falsified, the federation decided to deduct 33 points from the club.

Age falsification scandal

The incident was caused by the Bolivian club's winger Gabriel Montano. Although the official documents indicate that the player is 20 years old, after checks it turned out that his real name is Diego Montaño and he is 25 years old.

This situation caused a major scandal and the Bolivian Football Federation decided to disqualify the player for two years. The club's management and president were also punished.

The club was deprived of 33 points

Following the official decision of the federation, the Aurora club will start the 2025 season with -33 points. That is, the team will have to pay off this penalty in full before collecting points in the new season.

The removal of points will not change the results of last season, but the team will have to start the new season in a difficult situation. The 2025 season is scheduled to start in April.

Fake age cases in football

Such scandals are common in football. In African and South American countries, there are cases of young players underestimating their age in documents in order to increase their chances. However, FIFA and national federations continue to impose severe penalties for such violations.

"The decision against Aurora is one of the heaviest sanctions in Bolivian football, and this incident could serve as an important lesson for ensuring order and justice in football." Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”