A new conflict shakes Boca's internal affairs. Paula Seminara, a club member and minority representative in the Assembly of Representatives, filed a criminal complaint against Cristian "Chanchi" Riquelme, brother of president Juan Román Riquelme, for alleged threats, misogynistic insults, and inappropriate physical contact.
According to Seminara's account, the incident took place on June 24 during the match between Xeneize and Auckland City in Nashville, for the Club World Cup. During a storm warning break, the official returned to her seat with a pizza and filmed a nearby box where Nicolás Figal was, who was not playing due to suspension. There, Cristian Riquelme apparently thought he was being recorded, which triggered a violent reaction.
"He started insulting me, threatening me, among other things. He called me 'Putita.' And not only that, but also he put a hand on me," Seminara reported in a video she posted on her social media.
The first complaint was filed at the stadium with Nashville police officers, who took note of the incident and witnesses. Later, already in Buenos Aires, she expanded her statement before the Buenos Aires Public Prosecutor's Office, requesting precautionary measures against Chanchi. She also plans to submit a formal complaint to the club's Department of Inclusion and Equality.
