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Former Man United and Chelsea man at the centre of 'reverse guard of honour' scandal against Angel Di Maria’s team - after Argentinean league created a new TITLE won by returning superstar

Former Manchester United and Chelsea man Juan Sebastian Veron is at the centre of a scandal in Argentina brewing in the wake of the country's federation creating a new title in the middle of the current season.

There are a total of eight trophies available for teams in the Argentinean top flight this season, with campaigns made up of two halves - the Apeture and Clausura (opening and closing) phases, which are both finished with a knockout stage.

But debuting this season is a new honour for the 30 teams who contest the Argentina Liga Profesional that has come under some scrutiny.