# River Plate institutional and management disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/river-plate-institutional-and-management-disputes > Updated: 2026-08-11T15:07:20.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. Internal tensions have emerged at River Plate regarding the management of the first-team squad. Former president Rodolfo D’Onofrio characterized the recent decision to send players to a training center in Cantilo as a “mistake,” though he defended the quality of the facility. River Plate President Stéfano Di Carlo later addressed these institutional tensions, admitting the club erred in how it handled the separation of several players from the first team. Di Carlo defended the move as a necessary measure for economic and squad management to facilitate new signings, despite acknowledging the methods were flawed. The decision impacted players including Germán Pezzella, Fabricio Bustos, Giuliano Galoppo, and Matías Viña, while others like Kevin Castaño and Ian Subiabre have moved to different clubs. In addition to internal management issues, Di Carlo criticized the Argentine Football Association (AFA) over refereeing decisions, claiming the club has been disadvantaged in its last five matches and describing a “us against everyone” environment. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: River Plate President addresses sporting crisis and AFA tensions River Plate President Stefano Di Carlo addressed the club's sporting crisis, apologizing for how player separations were handled and criticizing AFA refereeing while backing manager Eduardo Coudet. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/river-plate-president-addresses-player-disputes-and-afa-criticism ### 2026-08-06: Argentine clubs dispute player transfers and training moves River’s ex president criticises a training‑centre decision, while San Martín accuses Independiente of a hidden sale of Matías Giménez, demanding $2.5 million and legal action. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-clubs-dispute-player-transfers-and-training-moves --- Cite as: River Plate institutional and management disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/river-plate-institutional-and-management-disputes