Sergio Costantino appointed as San Lorenzo's interim president at assembly meeting, with election banners for May 2026.
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San Lorenzo appoints Costantino interim president, sets elections for May 2026

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Following the leadership vacuum declared after mass board resignations on December 16, San Lorenzo's assembly advanced elections to May 30, 2026, and appointed Sergio Costantino as interim president, defeating Matías Lammens. The move awaits judicial review of Marcelo Moretti's challenge.

San Lorenzo de Almagro continues navigating a severe institutional crisis. On December 22, 2025, 78 of 90 eligible assembly members convened to address the leadership vacuum confirmed after president Marcelo Moretti's removal and mass resignations from the Board of Directors on December 16.

The assembly acknowledged the resignations—previously detailed in club statements—and approved calling extraordinary elections for the Board on May 30, 2026. By show of hands, Sergio Costantino, from the Por Amor a San Lorenzo group and a Buenos Aires City Government official, was elected interim president for the transitional period, defeating candidates including Matías Lammens.

Club sources indicated the process awaits a judicial ruling on Moretti's request to nullify the vacuum declaration. This step aims to stabilize operations at the Boedo club amid ongoing internal challenges and external pressures.

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Discussions on X confirm Sergio Costantino's narrow election as San Lorenzo's interim president (35-31 over Matías Lammens) until May 30, 2026 elections, following board resignations. Journalists and media outlets report vote details and Costantino's calls for pacification neutrally. Fans express relief at Lammens' defeat, skepticism about past leadership like Moretti and Lammens, and concerns over political influences.

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