BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - A strike called by Argentine soccer players over unpaid wages overshadowed Friday's meeting of the country's Football Association (AFA), which was aimed at paving the way for the resumption of the league championships. While AFA delegates debated constitutional issues, including the vetting of candidates for a presidential election which was set for March 29, players' union (FAA) boss Sergio Marchi issued a statement saying members would strike over unpaid salaries. The union's announcement threw into doubt next month's resumption of league matches, which have been on hold because of financial problems since Feb. 5 when Argentina's summer break was originally due to end. Friday's meeting voted to accept the government's offer of 390 million Argentine pesos ($25.21 million), which will be divided among the clubs. Teams have been playing friendlies against each other to maintain fitness and players at lower division clubs have done odd jobs to earn money.

Source: The Star February 25, 2017 01:07 UTC