Noray Nakis: Independiente Board Tried to Divert AR$2 Million Donation 🇺🇸

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A donation to save the team becomes a scandal. The accusation exposes how internal power struggles and financial interests can jeopardize one of Argentina's biggest football clubs.

Noray Nakis: Independiente Board Tried to Divert AR$2 Million Donation

Independiente official Noray Nakis accused the club's board of attempting to divert a AR$2 million donation. The funds were meant for player salaries and bonuses. Nakis stated his group of members offered the money, but the board demanded personal guarantees and checks. He alleges the board intended to use the funds to repay an investor who built stadium boxes, not to pay the team. This accusation exposes a deep trust crisis and alleged financial irregularities at the club's top level, indicating a conflict of interest that, per Nakis, prioritizes personal business over the institution's athletic well-being.

"They demand guarantees for a donation. (...) They know what those checks were for: some man invested money to build stadium boxes and wanted to recover it in the first payment. They think I'm a fool."

▶ Watch this segment — 4:43

AR$60,000 Discrepancy Found in Independiente Player Bonus Payment

Noray Nakis revealed an incident highlighting distrust in Independiente's leadership: a significant bonus payment discrepancy. The board asked Nakis's group for AR$133,000 to pay the bonus for the Talleres match. However, the board then paid the squad directly only AR$73,000, creating an AR$60,000 difference. Nakis claims this proves the club's opaque fund management. The opposition leader absolved President Javier Cantero of direct responsibility but used the case to justify his refusal to sign blank checks for the current administration.

"They paid the players AR$73,000, not AR$133,000 as they asked us for. Look how they stole AR$60,000 from us."

▶ Watch this segment — 16:04

Independiente Crisis Drives Clubs Away, Halts Negotiations

Independiente's board mismanagement has severely damaged the club's reputation. Other clubs now avoid negotiating with the institution, Noray Nakis stated. He claims the leadership's actions lost "very important" economic and sports collaborations and reversed the club's market power. This instability has transformed Independiente from a club where teams lined up to sell players to one that must now pursue others for reinforcements. The internal crisis extends beyond sports, directly impacting the club's ability to operate and compete in Argentine football.

"Before, officials from various clubs lined up, begging Independiente to buy a player. Today, you know what? No official approaches us."

▶ Watch this segment — 11:10

Nakis Blames 'Barbarities,' Ignored Warnings for Independiente's Relegation

Noray Nakis claims Independiente's crisis stems from poor strategic decisions by club leadership and coaching staff, despite prior warnings. He recalled advising the board not to win a crucial match against Banfield to avoid relegation. This ignored suggestion, he believes, would have altered the club's history by "85 or 90%."

Nakis added that he predicted the disaster after the first game of the season, following a match at Temperley's stadium. His analysis points to management that consistently ignored warnings from those familiar with the locker room, leading to a foreseeable collapse.

"This squad, this approach, this coaching staff, this board of directors are about to commit tremendous barbarities."

▶ Watch this segment — 1:13

Independiente Opposition Meets to Pick Candidate, Expects Early Election

Noray Nakis's opposition group will choose its presidential candidate for Independiente's upcoming elections at a Tuesday dinner. Around 30 people will attend the meeting, also deciding which faction to represent, formally challenging the current club board.

Nakis expects elections, scheduled for December, to move up due to the "impossible" current crisis. This political move officially launches the campaign, highlighting Avellaneda's club's escalating institutional crisis.

"We understand and believe the election date will not be in December, certainly. Because this situation makes it impossible to continue."

▶ Watch this segment — 20:04

Also mentioned in this video

• Noray Nakis confirms next day's match will proceed normally. (22:28)
• Noray Nakis criticizes inaction despite Independiente's grave situation. (25:17)
• Noray Nakis explains any of 30 group members could be the candidate. (29:01)

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