Several fans of Argentine soccer club San Lorenzo de Almagro have protested against the club’s leadership after allegations of bribery surfaced involving club president Marcelo Moretti.
Footage released on April 21 by TV channel Telenueve Denuncia shows Moretti accepting tens of thousands of dollars from a mother seeking a spot for her son on a junior team.
The recordings include an audio conversation where the mother discusses a payment of $25,000, which Moretti acknowledges.
In video clips, the mother hands over part of the money while Moretti pockets it without counting. These revelations have stirred controversy and calls for accountability within the club.
The scandal centers on Marcelo Moretti, San Lorenzo’s president, accused of accepting payments tied to player recruitment.
Key events reveal the exchange of money and controversial discussions about securing positions on junior teams.
Marcelo Moretti is accused of accepting bribes to guarantee spots on San Lorenzo’s junior soccer teams.
Footage emerged showing him receiving tens of thousands of dollars from a mother aiming to place her son on a team.
An audio recording captures the mother mentioning an amount of $25,000, which Moretti acknowledges.
Although Moretti describes the situation as “shocking,” the mother dismisses it as normal and insists on paying upfront.
Moretti was seen taking the money without counting it, raising questions about transparency and ethics.
The payments allegedly occurred around a year ago but only came to public light in April 2025 through media investigation.