Argentina player strike call overshadows AFA meeting


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.

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