# Costa Rican Football Federation leadership crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rican-football-federation-leadership-crisis > Updated: 2026-09-01T00:13:57.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) entered a period of internal conflict following the resignation of Jorge Hidalgo Vega from the Executive Committee. Representing the National Amateur Football League (LINAFA), Hidalgo cited grievances regarding financial transparency, the lack of complete audited financial statements, and disputes over television rights management. LINAFA President Juan Carlos Román accused FCRF President Osael Maroto of excluding the organization and reducing its economic support, though Maroto denied these claims. During a subsequent Ordinary Assembly, the FCRF addressed these concerns. While Hidalgo had previously alleged significant cash flow issues and claimed that critical explanatory notes were omitted from distributed audited documents, assembly members and First Division club presidents expressed satisfaction with the financial reports. Geovanni Paniagua, president of Inter San Carlos, stated that the actual financial situation differed from Hidalgo’s allegations. Notably, Román voted in favor of the financial statements despite the criticisms previously leveled by Hidalgo. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Costa Rican Football Federation defends financial stability Costa Rican football officials approved FCRF financial statements during an assembly, dismissing previous allegations of mismanagement and incomplete audits raised by former executive Jorge Hidalgo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rican-football-federation-defends-financial-stability ### 2026-08-27: Costa Rican football faces leadership crisis and player milestones Costa Rican football faces internal friction as LINAFA representative Jorge Hidalgo resigns from the FCRF Executive Committee, citing financial and governance concerns. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-hidalgo-resigns-from-fedeftbol-executive-committee --- Cite as: Costa Rican Football Federation leadership crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/costa-rican-football-federation-leadership-crisis