Weeks ago, the Paraguayan team underwent a coaching change following Guillermo Barros Schelotto’s poor start to the 2026 South American qualifiers. The Paraguayan Football Federation (APF) decided that the Argentine would resign his post and brought in Daniel Garnero in his place Buenos Aires will debut against Argentina. Well, this Monday, October 9th, it became known that the “twin” turned to FIFA to denounce the Albirroja.
According to information from the Guaraní press, the Barros Schelotto brothers are demanding high compensation after their dismissal and are collecting the entire contract that united them until mid-2024.
“Los Barros Schelotto are turning to FIFA to demand the money for their dismissal of Albirroja. They want to claim the entire contract, which ran until the end of the 2024 Copa América, an amount of almost $2 million. APF offered to pay half,” reported journalist Andrés Rolón.
The Barros Schelotto brothers are demanding a million-dollar payment after being released from the Paraguay national team. Photo: Capture X/Andrés Rolon
The information was supported by APF Council member Rubén Di Tore, who confirmed that Barros Schelotto wants to claim the full amount of the contract. It should be noted that the manager did not provide any specific numbers.
When does Paraguay vs. Argentina play?
Paraguay vs Argentina They will face each other this Thursday, October 12, in the city of Buenos Aires for the third date of the 2026 South American Qualifiers.
What time does Paraguay vs. Argentina play?
The match Paraguay vs Argentina The game starts at 8:00 p.m. (Paraguayan and Argentine time).