The arbitration controversy of the last Super Classic between Boca and River added a chapter that transcends sports. Justice is investigating possible irregular financial movements linked to Héctor Paletta, the referee in charge of the VAR during
the match at Monumental.The focus is on alleged cryptocurrency transactions that would far exceed the revenues declared by the judge. According to the ongoing investigation, during 2024 Paletta would have received accreditations in virtual wallets for more than 130 million pesos, which aroused suspicion about the origin of
these funds.In this context, the authorities seek to determine if part of these movements could be related to undue payments linked to their arbitral work. For now, there is no official confirmation of this connection, although the cause is proceeding in parallel with the sporting repercussions
.The move that sparked the Paletta controversy
took center stage after failing to summon referee Darío Herrera to review a key action at the close of the game: a push by Lautaro Blanco on Lucas Martínez Quarta in the area that River claimed as a
penalty.The move occurred 48 minutes into the second half. Herrera considered that there was no violation and since the VAR, with Paletta and Sebastián Habib as assistant, no review was suggested. The decision generated strong criticism, especially when compared to another similar move by Maximiliano Salas against Ayrton Costa in
