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Tucumán Central Says Viral Bus Photo Showed Toy Pistols Ahead of Region Norte Final

The club says the image was a private celebration misread online, apologizing as the team refocuses on Sunday’s first leg.

Overview

  • An image from the return trip after a 2-1 win at Social Boroquímica showed players with alcohol and objects resembling firearms.
  • In a statement on Thursday, the club said the items were plastic replicas, denied any intent to incite violence, and issued an apology.
  • Goalkeeper Néstor Tonini repeated that they were pellet toy pistols used in joking celebrations, with Bruno Medina and Felipe Estrada pictured holding them alongside teammates.
  • The photo drew swift backlash on social media, and no disciplinary measures were reported in the coverage.
  • Tucumán Central hosts Talleres de Perico on Sunday in the first leg of the Region Norte final of the Torneo Regional Federal Amateur, a step toward promotion to Torneo Federal A.