Former Peruvian footballer Jefferson Farfán has received a formal warning from a family court judge after failing to comply with a court-ordered directive for psychological therapy. The mandate was issued following a domestic abuse complaint lodged by Darinka Ramírez, the mother of his youngest daughter.
The 15th Family Court of Lima, which specializes in cases of violence against women and family members, gave the former national team striker a three-day deadline to present official proof of compliance. If he fails to submit documentation within that timeframe, the judge warned that the case will be escalated to public prosecutors for potential legal sanctions.
The judicial order stems from a formal complaint filed by Ramírez, who accused Farfán of psychological abuse directed at both herself and their minor child. Following the allegations, the specialized family court ordered Farfán to undergo mandatory psychological therapy sessions as part of protective and court-ordered measures.
Court findings and delayed therapy
Details of the judicial warning were made public by Peruvian television journalist Magaly Medina, who presented official court documents during her daily broadcast. According to resolution two issued by the 15th Family Court, Farfán formally acknowledged to the magistrate that he had not yet attended the mandated therapy sessions, having repeatedly postponed the appointments without completing his treatment.
In response to the court's inquiry, Farfán provided only a digital copy of an appointment ticket showing a mental health consultation rescheduled for September 2. Medina emphasized on air that submitting a receipt for a rescheduled appointment does not guarantee that the former footballer actually attended the consultation or initiated the required psychological treatment.
Medina also highlighted what she described as hypocrisy in Farfán's actions, noting that the former striker had previously questioned her own compliance with judicial community service mandates while failing to fulfill court orders related to his daughter's welfare. She publicly questioned on air whether Farfán had actually attended his required therapy sessions.
Peruvian legal framework and background
Specialized family courts in Peru operate under the national judicial system to address matters of domestic welfare and protection for women and children. When a party fails to fulfill court-ordered mandates such as mandatory psychological therapy, family court judges hold the authority to grant compliance deadlines before referring the matter to the Public Ministry, Peru's national prosecutorial agency responsible for evaluating criminal non-compliance and legal penalties.
Jefferson Agustín Farfán Guadalupe, known widely by his nickname La Foquita, is one of Peru's most prominent sports figures. During his professional football career, the former forward made over 100 appearances for the Peru national team, including playing at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He enjoyed a long international club career with PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands, Schalke 04 in Germany, and Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia, as well as Peruvian club Alianza Lima, before retiring from professional play.
Darinka Ramírez is a Peruvian social media influencer and model who shares a minor daughter with Farfán. Magaly Medina, who is married to Peruvian notary Alfredo Zambrano, is a long-standing Peruvian television host and investigative journalist known for covering high-profile celebrity and legal affairs on her show Magaly TV, La Firme.
Next steps in the judicial warning
Following the judge's explicit warning, Farfán has three days to submit official, verified documentation confirming his attendance and completion of therapy. Should he fail to provide adequate proof within the three-day grace period, the family court judge is expected to transfer the file to the Public Ministry to determine whether formal legal sanctions or criminal charges should be initiated.
