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Rosario Central celebrates title that actually went to Boca Juniors

Golazo Newsroom · Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 16:02

Rosario Central celebrates title that actually went to Boca Juniors
⚡ In 30 seconds
  • Rosario Central prematurely celebrated winning the Argentine league title on the final matchday.
  • A last-minute goal by Enner Valencia for Boca Juniors secured the championship for the Buenos Aires club.
  • Misleading radio reports caused the Rosario Central players and fans to believe they had won.

A chaotic scene unfolded in the Argentine league as Rosario Central players celebrated a title that ultimately went to Boca Juniors. The club from Rosario spent much of the final round of matches in first place, appearing set to claim the annual league trophy.

The situation shifted in the final moments when Enner Valencia scored for Boca Juniors against Defensa y Justicia. This result allowed Boca Juniors to overtake Rosario Central in the standings.

According to Record, the confusion stemmed from radio commentary that initially provided incorrect information regarding the validity of the goal. This led to a viral moment where the Rosario Central squad celebrated a non-existent title, only realizing the error after the match had concluded.

Data source: ge, Record, Foto: ProtoplasmaKid / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 16:02

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