BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's professional soccer players are pressing ahead with their plan to strike this weekend over millions of dollars in salary arrears, prompting the Argentine FA (AFA) to threaten clubs with sanctions for delaying the resumption of the league. Some players are owed up to five months in salaries by clubs and the debts must be settled before competition resumes in the country's five professional divisions, Argentine Players Union (FAA) boss Sergio Marchi told reporters on Thursday. "We had a good debate but the (strike) measure was never put in doubt and was unanimous," he added. "The Argentine Football Association reminds (clubs) that its rules envisage sanctions for those that do not present their teams on the designated days and times," an AFA statement said. Clubs have been keeping fit with friendlies and players on small lower division incomes have resorted to odd jobs to make ends meet during the impasse.

Source: The Star March 03, 2017 03:09 UTC