The Peruvian team is in last place in the table of the 2026 South American qualifiers, so the bicolor fans are demanding changes in the team and the most criticized is the still coach Juan Reynoso; However, he’s not the only one being pointed out, as fans are also pointing this out Agustin Lozano and as with “Cabezón,” they demand his departure. However, the national team’s poor results are not the only thing that is being questioned about the team’s boss. Peruvian Football Federation (FPF)Since the failed negotiations with Ricardo Gareca about his contract extension, the fans have shown their anger.
In addition, there is the investigation of the Office of the Attorney General for alleged unlawful enrichment during his term as mayor of Chongoyape, for which a prison sentence of more than six years is sought; There are also reports of the millions in spending he makes with FPF money: from irregular payments to League 2 teams to luxury restaurants, cinema tickets and Netflix and Spotify accounts.
Who would take over the FPF if Agustín Lozano leaves the presidency?
According to the FPF organizational chart, the person who remains in charge of Lozano Saavedra is the first vice president, Arturo Ríos Ibáñez, who has been part of the 2021-2025 board since January of this year. Ríos assumed the position due to the resignation of Víctor Raúl Rojas Tito in December 2022. Who is Ríos Ibáñez?
Peruvian Football Association. Photo: FPF image
Who is Arturo Ríos Ibáñez?
Arturo Ríos is not only on the FPF board, but is also president of the club Atlético Grey of Piura, a team that plays in the first division of Peruvian football, but the coach is also known for being one of the leaders who traveled to Argentina to talk to Ricardo Gareca when they were considering a renewal of the “Tigre” -Teams “wanted”. Treaty with the Blanquirroja.
Arturo Ríos, president of Atlético Grau. Photo: Atlético Gray
In addition to Ríos, President Juan Aurich also accompanied him to the negotiations with Ricardo Gareca in July 2022. After no agreement could be reached, the Grau boss minimized the case: “There is no failure of anything”he said at the time when he arrived at the airport.