Nueva Chicago is facing a staggering 69% reduction in monthly broadcast revenue, dropping from 65 million pesos to 20 million pesos per month following its relegation to the Primera B, as reported by Solo Ascenso. The 45 million peso monthly drop totals a projected 540 million peso deficit annually, creating severe budget constraints for the Mataderos club as it reorganizes its sporting and institutional structure after descending to the Primera B.

Streaming Payments Force Operational Budget Overhaul

The financial fallout centers on payments from LPF Play, the streaming platform for Argentine lower-division football. While clubs competing in the Primera Nacional receive approximately 65 million pesos monthly, sides in the third-tier Primera B receive only 20 million pesos. This stark financial discrepancy forces the institution to overhaul its operational budget immediately. Beyond broadcast rights, the loss of category threatens commercial appeal, sponsor acquisition, and overall membership revenue.

Daniel Ferreiro Resigns After Sporting Failure

The sporting failure triggered immediate political turmoil within the club. Daniel Ferreiro, a prominent club vocal and member of the professional football subcommission with close ties to Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia, submitted an irrevocable resignation. After nearly two decades in club politics, Ferreiro took responsibility for the outcome, stating in a personal letter that erratic decisions must carry consequences. Diario El Día de La Plata reported that Ferreiro stepped down amid a wave of criticism following fan protests outside the stadium in Mataderos.

Concurrently, the club’s board of directors issued a public apology via social media, acknowledging a profound failure and taking responsibility for errors in football operations. The board stated that institutional activities would continue normally while they spend a week deliberating on initial professional football decisions.

Political Opposition Demands Emergency Assembly

The institutional crisis intensified when the opposition faction Revolución Verde y Negra released a statement titled El dolor es de todos. Las responsabilidades, no, published by Olé. The group criticized the current leadership, attributing the relegation to poor management, omissions, and arrogance rather than bad luck. The faction demanded an open assembly within seven days to debate the club’s financial standing, employee salary debts, player contracts, and the 2027 sporting plan, threatening self-convocation if transparency measures are not met.

Thiago Ocampo Reacts Furiously to Substitution

On-field tensions boiled over during the decisive match in San Martín. TyC Sports reported that 18-year-old winger Thiago Ocampo reacted furiously when substituted by assistant coach Gastón Ape in the second phase as Nueva Chicago chased an equalizer. The youth academy product directed verbal threats toward the coaching staff as he left the pitch. With 25 minutes on the clock in the second half and Chacarita already leading by two goals, manager Gastón Lotito ordered Ocampo to be taken off for Evelio Cardozo. Ocampo took his substitution very badly in the 2-0 defeat.

That previous relegation preceded a rapid turnaround under manager Pablo Guede, culminating in promotion to Primera División for the 2015 season. Club officials have indicated that the first wave of determinations regarding the professional football squad will be announced within the week.

Maximiliano Meléndez Scores Opening Match Goal

To contextualize the decisive match, Chacarita occupied 15th place with 39 points, while Nueva Chicago sat in 17th position with 37 points, alongside Patronato on 37 points. The opening goal arrived when Maximiliano Meléndez capitalized on a cutback pass from Alexis Domínguez to make it 1-0. Earlier in the match, Damián Toledo had the opportunity to equalize the series from a penalty kick, but his shot was saved by Damián Monllor.

Club Communications and Opposition Closing Stance

Los cargos son pasajeros, las consecuencias quedan y los socios tienen memoria, was the phrase that closed the opposition statement. Meanwhile, club fans await the decisions from the leadership.