The AFA started works on the vacant lot in Pilar to try to justify the move of its headquarters
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has initiated construction on a vacant lot in Pilar to formalize its headquarters' move, a strategy supported by Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof to evade oversight by the General Inspection of Justice.
Controversial strike and new rift in Argentine football: the defense of the AFA divides the five big clubs
A controversial strike in Argentine football has sparked a divide among the country's top clubs, particularly between Boca Juniors, Independiente, and San Lorenzo, who support the AFA leadership, and River Plate and Racing Club, who have remained silent against it.
The AFA's Response to the IGJ, Which Detected 'Serious Irregularities' in the Entity's Balances
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) responded to the IGJ's investigation into alleged serious irregularities in its financial statements, claiming the oversight is illegitimate and politically motivated.
The AFA will go to court to avoid the appointment of observers and claimed that the measure is "a whim" of the Government
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced plans to challenge in court the request from the General Inspection of Justice (IGJ) for the appointment of observers due to alleged irregularities, labeling the government's actions as a whim.
Ángela Ledesma will replace Mahiques in the Chamber that must decide on the case of the estate awarded to the AFA
Ángela Ledesma has been appointed to replace Carlos Mahiques in the Chamber deciding on the case related to the estate awarded to the AFA.
Angela Ledesma replaces Carlos Mahiques in the case to decide which judge investigates the Pilar mansion attributed to Pablo Toviggino
Angela Ledesma has been appointed to replace Carlos Mahiques in determining whether the investigation of Pablo Toviggino's mansion in Pilar remains with Judge Adrián Gonzalez Charvay or returns to Judge Marcelo Aguinsky.
The IGJ dismissed Kicillof's move to cover Chiqui Tapia regarding the observers in the AFA: "The move has no validity"
The General Inspector of Justice in Argentina rejected Governor Axel Kicillof's attempt to protect AFA President Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia from scrutiny by stating that the AFA remains under the jurisdiction of Buenos Aires City, and thus the government's actions are invalid.
With a Maneuver, Toviggino Managed to Postpone His Indictment for a Week and Requested to Testify by Videoconference
Pablo Toviggino, the treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, has successfully postponed his indictment for a week while requesting to testify via videoconference amid allegations of misappropriation of funds.
Cristian Ritondo against the strike declared by the AFA: "It is not a good measure if you want to demonstrate innocence"
Cristian Ritondo, a member of the PRO party in Argentina, criticized the strike called by the AFA amidst corruption allegations against top officials.
Tension in football: Newell's fans condemned the use of a t-shirt in defense of the AFA
Newell's Old Boys fans protested against their team's show of support for the Argentine Football Association (AFA) before a match at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium.
Moretti spoke about the money received from Sur Finanzas and defended 'Chiqui' Tapia: 'He treated San Lorenzo very well'
Former San Lorenzo president Marcelo Moretti discussed the loans received from Sur Finanzas and defended current AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia amidst ongoing corruption investigations.
Newell's joined San Lorenzo and Instituto and their players came out with a shirt in support of the AFA: the fans insulted Chiqui Tapia again
Newell's Old Boys, along with San Lorenzo and Instituto, expressed support for AFA leadership by having their players wear shirts, which drew jeers from their fans aimed at AFA President Chiqui Tapia amidst a corruption investigation.
Postponement of the AFA Treasurer's Indictment Due to New Lawyers
The indictment hearing for AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino has been postponed to March 11 due to his change of lawyers, which also impacts a planned work stoppage in Argentine football.
"Chiqui" Tapia traveled to Colombia and Brazil, again on a private plane, costing about US$ 100,000
Claudio Fabián "Chiqui" Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), took a private flight to Colombia and Brazil, costing over US$ 100,000.
Axel Kicillof's move to protect Chiqui Tapia amid possible overseers' appointment in the AFA
Axel Kicillof has pushed for the transfer of the AFA's headquarters to Buenos Aires to shield its president, Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, amid scrutiny over anomalies identified by the General Inspection of Justice.
Argentine football on strike: clubs and referees halt week 9 amid allegations and political criticism
Argentine football has come to a standstill as clubs and referees announce a total strike over judicial accusations against the Argentine Football Association.
How the AFA's "financial bicycle" worked with retirement contributions withheld thanks to a decree by Sergio Massa
The president of the AFA, "Chiqui" Tapia, is accused of illegally withholding retirement contributions totaling 19 billion pesos in 2025, leveraging funds from fixed-term deposits and income amidst a scheme authorized by former Economy Minister Sergio Massa.
The Kicillof government accepted a request from Tapia to halt an investigation into AFA funds
The Kicillof government in Argentina has agreed to allow the relocation of the AFA to the province of Buenos Aires, despite prior rejection from the General Inspection of Justice and an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities.
Pipo Marín has died, vice president of Acassuso and very close to Chiqui Tapia
Javier Francisco ‘Pipo’ Marín, vice president of Acassuso and a significant figure in Argentine football, has passed away, prompting condolences from the Argentine Football Association.
Pro AFA T-shirts at Nuevo Gasómetro: how it originated and what Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia said about the initiative
San Lorenzo and Instituto displayed shirts advocating for AFA, stating, 'Enough of persecuting us. AFA is all the clubs' in a response to their perceived media persecution.
The General Inspection of Justice requested the appointment of official observers in the AFA to review the accounts
The General Inspection of Justice in Argentina has requested the appointment of official observers to the Argentine Football Association to verify financial records amid concerns of undisclosed funds.
The General Inspection of Justice requested that monitors be appointed at the AFA "due to the seriousness of the irregularities detected"
The General Inspection of Justice in Argentina has requested the appointment of monitors in the Argentine Football Association to ensure compliance with the law amid serious irregularities and a refusal to provide requested documentation.
Argentina's Football: Serious Corruption Allegations and Their Consequences
Argentina's football faces serious corruption allegations against the AFA president, which has prompted a halt to all competitions in March.
Javier Pipo Marín has died, a historic leader of Ascenso and one of Tapia's loyalists at the AFA
The Argentine football community mourns the unexpected death of Javier Pipo Marín, a key figure in Ascenso and influential member of AFA under Tapia's leadership.
Strike in Argentine Football: When Matchday 9 Will Be Rescheduled by AFA, with a Classic in Between
Argentine football is facing a strike due to scheduling conflicts, leading to the rescheduling of Matchday 9 of the Apertura Tournament amid legal issues involving AFA officials.
What do the T-shirts worn by the players to defend the AFA say
In a show of solidarity, players from San Lorenzo and Instituto wore T-shirts supporting the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA) amid ongoing political and judicial disputes with the Argentine government.
The Memory of the Employers' Lockout of the Clubs in 1948: Similarities and Differences with the AFA Strike of Chiqui Tapia
The article examines the historical context and parallels between the 1948 employers' lockout in Argentine football and the current strike led by the clubs of the Liga Profesional.
The vile blackmail of the AFA to Justice
The Argentine Football Association's decision to suspend matches is seen as a form of extortion in retaliation for legal scrutiny over alleged tax evasion.
A judge, a career, a birthday
Judge Carlos Mahiques has resigned from a key case after being linked to a scandal involving the AFA and a controversial birthday celebration.
A businessman denied that his helicopter landed at the mansion in Pilar attributed to Pablo Toviggino
Luis Alberto Gold denies any connection to AFA officials and asserts his helicopter did not land at a mansion in Pilar under investigation.
San Lorenzo and Instituto players posed with shirts in defense of the AFA before the match at the Nuevo Gasómetro
Players from San Lorenzo and Instituto displayed shirts supporting the AFA before their match, amidst fan protests against the entity's president.
The Government limits its offensive to the judicial field and does not confront the AFA over the soccer strike
The Argentine government has chosen to stay silent and avoid confrontation with the AFA over its announced strike in football, while pursuing legal actions against the organization.
Malaspina justified the football strike and linked it to the questioning: 'There are political and economic interests'
Cristian Malaspina, president of Argentinos Juniors, defended the football strike, claiming it is connected to political and economic interests after a legal complaint against the AFA.
Accepted the removal of Mahiques from the tribunal that must decide on the case of the fifth awarded to AFA
Carlos Mahiques' recusal from the tribunal overseeing the investigation of a luxury property linked to AFA officials has been accepted by his peers, but there is no consensus on his replacement.
What Boca's statement says about the AFA
Boca Juniors expresses its support for the suspension of local matches and for AFA president Claudio Tapia amidst judicial advancements.
The new men of the president: who supported Tapia's management and the football strike
A number of Argentine football clubs publicly support the strike called by AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia against a judge and the revenue agency.
Referees Join the Strike in Football Launched by Tapia: Both Associations Support the Measure
Argentina's referees have joined a strike initiated by the president of AFA, Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, in response to his legal issues regarding alleged financial misconduct.
Boca supported Tapia, denounced 'repeated attacks' against the AFA and supported the suspension of matchday 9
Boca Juniors expressed support for AFA president Claudio Tapia amidst allegations of tax evasion.
"It's ridiculous": Patricia Bullrich questioned the AFA football strike over the ARCA complaint against Chiqui Tapia and Pablo Toviggino
Patricia Bullrich criticized the football strike by the AFA, calling it ridiculous for halting activities due to a legal complaint against two officials.
The AFA strike's background to pressure the Justice regarding the questioning of Tapia and Toviggino: Boca's support, River's reproaches, and the usual loyalists
The AFA is facing a controversial strike that has drawn mixed reactions from football clubs, which seems to serve as a pressure tactic on the judiciary regarding ongoing investigations.
Siege on AFA president causes entity to suspend round of the Argentine Championship
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has suspended the ninth round of the Apertura Tournament in response to investigations into alleged tax evasion against its president, Claudio Tapia.
"Tomorrow they may come for you": Tapia's warning to clubs and the "vote" that decreed the strike in Argentine football
Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, issued a warning to clubs about a potential government operation aimed at destabilizing the AFA, leading to a unanimous decision for a strike in all divisions from March 5 to March 8.
In the justice system, the IGJ and even with India: all open fronts of AFA and "Chiqui" Tapia
The AFA and its leaders, including Chiqui Tapia, are facing multiple legal challenges regarding significant unpaid social security contributions.
AFA's Pressure: The Network Behind the Football Strike Driven by Leaders Due to Corruption Allegations Against Tapia and Toviggino
Argentina's football is facing a strike orchestrated by AFA officials amid corruption allegations against their leaders, Tapia and Toviggino.
Mario Pergolini spoke about the announced 'football strike' by the AFA: 'It's crazy that everyone aligns'
Mario Pergolini criticized the AFA's decision to suspend the 9th matchweek of the Apertura tournament, questioning the alignment of clubs with this measure.
Argentine football clubs call for a strike in protest against the investigation for tax evasion against the president of the national federation
Argentine football clubs have announced a four-day strike in response to tax evasion allegations against the national federation president, disrupting the Primera División tournament.
Servile Applauders of the Extortionist AFA
The article criticizes the leadership of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for their complacency and the detrimental effects of their decisions on Argentine football.
Repercussions in Argentine Football Due to AFA's Suspension of Matchday 9
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) suspended Matchday 9 of the Apertura tournament in response to legal accusations against its leaders, sparking reactions from various top division clubs.
What was missing: Tapia and Toviggino now demand immunity
Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino from AFA are seeking immunity to evade judicial investigation for tax evasion and threaten to stop football activities if their indictments are not canceled.
Judge Carlos Mahiques resigned from the chamber of the Casation that will define the case of the fifth of Pilar linked to the AFA
Judge Carlos Mahiques has resigned from his temporary position in the Federal Chamber of Penal Cassation due to functional circumstances, just after celebrating his birthday at a property linked to a controversial AFA official.