Alianza Lima sporting director Franco Navarro Monteiro has received a three-match stadium ban from the Disciplinary Commission of the Professional Football League following an altercation at Matute.
The disciplinary sanction takes effect immediately for the Lima club's final Torneo Clausura fixture against FC Cajamarca, and it will keep the sporting director out of both legs of the national championship final if Alianza Lima qualifies.
The disciplinary authorities also ordered Navarro Monteiro to pay a fine of six tax units (UIT) for his conduct following the match against Cienciano.
The stadium ban applies to both home and away matches, leaving Alianza Lima without their sporting director in the stands during the decisive closing stages of the 2026 Liga 1 campaign.
Altercation near the dressing rooms
The disciplinary ruling arose from incidents that took place following the dismissal of Cienciano manager Horacio Melgarejo during the clash at Matute.
After leaving the pitch, the Argentine coach was involved in an incident that prompted a confrontation with Navarro Monteiro and his son, Franco Navarro Mandayo, who also serves on the Alianza Lima sporting board as sporting manager.
Broadcast cameras captured both Alianza Lima officials approaching the Cusco club manager as he walked towards the dressing rooms. The situation created tense moments and required other people present at the venue to step in to prevent the confrontation from escalating.
Following an investigation into the incident, the Disciplinary Commission ruled that Navarro Monteiro would be barred from entering stadiums for Alianza Lima's next three official fixtures in Liga 1 2026.
Sanction and warning for sporting manager
The disciplinary tribunal also penalized the sporting director's son, Franco Navarro Mandayo, though his sanction was less severe.
Navarro Mandayo received an official warning and a fine of 0.80 UIT for his involvement in the dispute. Unlike his father, the sporting manager will be permitted to enter stadiums and accompany the team for their remaining matches this season.
The commission added an explicit warning in its ruling, stating that any repeated infraction by either official could lead to more severe disciplinary action.
Clausura finale and title playoffs
Alianza Lima must now navigate the conclusion of their domestic campaign without Navarro Monteiro present in the stands. The club heads into the final round of the Torneo Clausura preparing to face FC Cajamarca, knowing that positive results are crucial to their championship hopes.
Should the team secure a place in the two-legged national final, Navarro Monteiro will be barred from attending both matches, regardless of whether the fixtures are played at Matute or away from home.
Club background and regulatory context
Alianza Lima, based in the La Victoria district of Lima, is one of the most successful and historic clubs in Peruvian football. The club plays its home fixtures at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, commonly known as Matute, where the altercation occurred.
Franco Navarro Monteiro is a widely recognized figure in Peruvian football, having played as a striker for the national team before embarking on a long managerial career across domestic clubs and later transitioning into administrative leadership.
The Unidad Impositiva Tributaria, or UIT, is an official reference value established by the Peruvian government and updated each year. Sporting tribunals and state institutions use the index across Peru to calculate statutory fines, administrative charges, and legal penalties.
