Allegations of alleged corruption in the FCF's Arbitral Commission
Colombian professional football is going through one of its most delicate moments in refereeing matters. In addition to repeated controversies over decisions on the field that have generated dissatisfaction in several clubs, a serious scandal of alleged corruption now adds to the Federated Football Federation of Colombia and, in particular, its Arbitral Commission.
TL;DR
- Colombian refereeing is facing significant controversy and a new scandal.
- Ex-referee Wilmer Barahona alleges corruption within the Colombian Football Federation's Arbitral Commission.
- Barahona claims knowledge of financial transactions ('peajes') intended to influence referee assignments.
- The allegations specifically point towards Ímer Machado, with purported evidence of bank transfers exceeding one million pesos.
- Barahona stresses that these are alleged and require verification by authorities.
- The situation raises concerns about the transparency and integrity of refereeing in Colombian football.