Argentina Women's Youth Coach Accused of Sexual Harassment in AFA Cover-Up Expose

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Argentina Women's Youth Coach Accused of Sexual Harassment in AFA Cover-Up Expose

French journalist Romain Molina's investigation reveals Diego Guacci, coach of Argentina's U-16/17 women's team, spent years engaging in psychological and sexual harassment of players. The AFA was fully aware but took no action. When victims sought help from FIFA's ethics committee anonymously, FIFA dismissed the case and leaked their identities. Guacci remains in his post.

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