# Ecuador footballers' union dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ecuador-footballers-union-dispute
> Updated: 2026-08-05T16:47:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Carlos Tenorio, president of the Ecuadorian Footballers' Association (AFE), responded to allegations made by former player Walter Calderón. Tenorio demanded verifiable documentation for any accusations, rejected personal attacks, and defended the AFE’s handling of a long‑standing debt issue involving Deportivo Quito.

A few days later, on 5 August, Tenorio announced an extraordinary General Assembly to confront the criticism. The assembly, scheduled for 28 August in Guayaquil, will present documents and reports on the AFE’s activities, address the disputed $134,000 payment to players, and outline ongoing projects for player development.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Ecuador Footballers' Union President Calls Extraordinary Assembly

Ecuador footballers' union leader Carlos Tenorio calls an extraordinary assembly on 28 August in Guayaquil to answer criticism and present documents after former player Walter Calderón raised financial concerns

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-footballers-union-president-calls-extraordinary-assembly

### 2026-07-31: Carlos Tenorio Demands Evidence from Walter Calderón Over AFE Accusations

Carlos Tenorio, head of Ecuador’s AFE, rebuffed Walter Calderón’s claims on July 31, insisting accusations be backed by proof and defending the association’s work on Deportivo Quito’s debt.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-tenorio-demands-evidence-from-walter-caldern-over-afe-accusations

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