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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tickets for the Argentina National Team friendlies: prices confirmed and how to buy to see the match against Mauritania

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced ticket prices and purchasing details for upcoming friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia, while also adjusting plans due to a suspension of a prior match.

Mar 22 • 14:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Moroccan Skitiwi replaces Queiroz as coach of the Oman national team

The Omani Football Association has appointed Moroccan coach Tarek Skitiwi to lead the national team, succeeding Carlos Queiroz.

Mar 22 • 08:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A fixed term deposit of 2 million dollars, invoices for the AFA, and land among 12 other suspicious transactions linked to Pablo Toviggino

Judicial authorities uncovered suspicious financial activities involving Pablo Toviggino, including a fixed-term deposit of $2 million and questionable transactions linked to the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mar 21 • 21:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Two of three World Cup shirts without Norway's flag on the chest: - They are manipulating

Norwegian Football Association's new World Cup jerseys spark controversy for not featuring the national flag, leading to mixed reactions from the public and officials.

Mar 20 • 20:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: Tapia and Toviggino moved around US$100 million outside the currency controls

A recent report by the Central Bank reveals a financial circuit utilized by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) that allegedly allowed the transfer of US$100 million outside of currency controls.

Mar 20 • 15:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Raids on the two headquarters of the AFA in the case investigating the estate in Pilar attributed to Toviggino

Argentine federal judge Adrián González Charvay has ordered raids on the Argentine Football Association's headquarters as part of an investigation into financial dealings linked to AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino and the company TourProdenter.

Mar 20 • 14:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: Suspected Chats from Referee Luis Lobo Medina Suggest Match-Fixing in 2021

Alleged leaked chats from referee Luis Lobo Medina suggest potential match-fixing involving the Argentine Football Association and the club Tigre during a 2021 game.

Mar 20 • 13:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

FIFA punishes the Israeli federation and issues its decision regarding the settlement clubs

FIFA announced penalties against the Israeli Football Association for violations of anti-discrimination and fair play rules, while opting not to take action against Israeli clubs based in West Bank settlements despite Palestinian Football Association's concerns.

Mar 20 • 09:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Iran Football Association President: 'We are preparing for the World Cup... The boycott target is the United States'

The president of the Iran Football Association reaffirmed the national team's intention to participate in the 2026 World Cup while expressing a boycott against the United States.

Mar 20 • 04:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Fifa imposes sanctions on the Israel Football Association for discrimination against Palestinians

Fifa's Disciplinary Committee has imposed sanctions on the Israel Football Association for multiple violations, including discrimination against Palestinians.

Mar 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches

FIFA has fined the Israeli Football Association for failing to address racism in football, particularly regarding Beitar Jerusalem's behavior.

Mar 19 • 20:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It reveals how the AFA created a million-dollar circuit to bring dollars from abroad during the restrictions

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation for allegedly creating a financial mechanism to illegally convert nearly $100 million using the black market exchange rate, amidst strict currency controls.

Mar 19 • 16:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor slapped with FA charge after furious 'cheating' rant

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has been charged by the FA for his comments regarding officiating after a recent defeat.

Mar 19 • 16:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A prosecutor rejects closing the evasion case against the AFA and seeks the balances at the provincial headquarters

A prosecutor in Argentina has refused to close an evasion case against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and is searching for financial records at the provincial headquarters.

Mar 18 • 22:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: The headquarters of the Directorate of Legal Persons of the province of Buenos Aires was raided

Federal judge Adrián Gonzalez Charvay ordered a raid on the central offices of the Directorate of Legal Persons in Buenos Aires to investigate allegations of money laundering linked to the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mar 18 • 20:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Huuhkajat lost their home advantage - Here is how Ari Lahti explains the decision that caused outrage

The Finnish Football Association decided to move the home match against Belarus to a neutral venue, sparking outrage among fans.

Mar 18 • 04:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After the success of the Youth World Cup, Wahbi renews partnership with Morocco's legend in the national team

Moroccan football association appoints Youssef Hajji as assistant coach for the senior national team led by Mohammed Wahbi.

Mar 17 • 16:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Finland's decision regarding Belarus angered football fans

The Finnish Football Association decided to relocate a match against Belarus due to the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine, prompting backlash from football fans.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Trump's message shocked - "We are definitely not traveling to America"

Iran's football association is considering relocating its World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico due to safety concerns following remarks made by President Trump.

Mar 17 • 07:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kováčik Deliberately Lied to Us. I Was Embarrassed by the Company Car with SFZ Stickers, Says Former Executive Committee Member Berdisová

Mária Berdisová, the only woman to serve on the Executive Committee of the Slovak Football Association, expresses her disappointment with the association's leadership under president Ján Kováčik, whom she accuses of dishonesty.

Mar 17 • 05:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei, live: the latest measures from the Government

Argentine President Javier Milei has enacted oversight measures in the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to investigate its financial practices.

Mar 17 • 04:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: Back and Forth in a Complaint by Tofoni Over Fund Diversions to Phantom Companies

The article discusses the ongoing legal battle concerning corruption allegations within the Argentine Football Association (AFA), focusing on a case involving potential fund diversions to phantom companies.

Mar 17 • 01:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government appointed auditors in the AFA for 180 days and granted them 'broad powers' to investigate

The Argentine government has appointed auditors with extensive powers to oversee the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for a period of 180 days.

Mar 17 • 00:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Finally, Mahiques appointed the overseers at the AFA

The Argentine Minister of Justice has appointed overseers for the Argentine Football Association for a period of 180 business days due to detected irregularities.

Mar 16 • 23:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

The punishment of a man secretly filming women in the shower shocks – 'Lifetime ban is the only option'

The Czech football players' association demands a lifetime ban for coach Petr Vlachovsky, who secretly filmed female players and possessed sexual abuse material involving minors.

Mar 16 • 20:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A prosecutor stated that the AFA case with evidence from the United States should be transferred to the federal judge in Campana

A prosecutor has recommended that a case involving the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and evidence from the United States be assigned to the federal court in Campana.

Mar 16 • 17:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Football Association is taking the Huuhkajat away from Finland - the supporters' association is appalled: "We are extremely disappointed"

Finland's Football Association has decided to hold a men's national team match against Belarus in a neutral country due to the latter's involvement in the war in Ukraine, disappointing supporters.

Mar 16 • 16:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A harsh decision from the Football Association: The Huuhkajat's controversial match moved out of Finland

Finland's Football Association has decided to relocate the upcoming match between Huuhkajat and Belarus to a neutral country following recommendations from the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mar 16 • 15:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

FC Bayern: DFB rejects appeal, Luis Díaz remains suspended

FC Bayern's appeal against Luis Díaz's suspension was rejected by the German Football Association's sports court, leaving him sidelined for the upcoming match against Union Berlin.

Mar 16 • 14:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The AFA could be sanctioned in the case of the retention of contributions against Tapia and Toviggino

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) faces potential sanctions over allegations that its leaders failed to pay significant taxes and contributions on time.

Mar 15 • 19:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chiqui Tapia's Response to UEFA after the Suspension of the Finalissima

Chiqui Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, criticized UEFA's handling of the Finalissima suspension after a failure to agree on a match date.

Mar 15 • 17:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Finalissima: the complete statement from UEFA, in which they blame the AFA for the cancellation

UEFA has canceled the Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain, citing a lack of cooperation from the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mar 15 • 14:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Justice authorized Tapia to travel to Paraguay next week

The president of the Argentine Football Association, Claudio Tapia, has been granted permission to travel to Paraguay despite an exit prohibition due to an ongoing investigation into tax evasion, requiring a 30 million pesos bond for his departure.

Mar 13 • 20:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Preliminary Date for the Resumption of the Kuwaiti Football League Matches

The Kuwaiti Football Association has announced a preliminary date of April 2 for the resumption of football matches, following the approval of sport activities by authorities.

Mar 13 • 17:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

World Cup in the USA: Iranian Football Association counters Trump

The Iranian Football Association rejects President Trump's comments regarding their participation in the World Cup, emphasizing that no one can exclude them from the tournament.

Mar 13 • 10:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia before Judge Diego Amarante: the noon when (football) was also discussed

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), appeared before Judge Diego Amarante to give testimony regarding ongoing legal matters.

Mar 12 • 18:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

A 'dark action', his foreign trips, and his responsibilities in the AFA: what 'Chiqui' Tapia said in his statement

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), stated in his recent judicial testimony that he does not influence tax payments of the entity and criticized the media's coverage of the case.

Mar 12 • 17:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Neither Madrid nor London: Tapia wants the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain to be played at the Monumental

Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, insists that the Finalissima against Spain should be held at River Plate's stadium instead of the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.

Mar 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The disciplinary committee cannot punish the physiotherapist for kicking Kuchta. It calls on Slavia to take action

The disciplinary committee of the Czech Football Association cannot sanction Slavia's physiotherapist for kicking player Jan Kuchta due to membership issues, but is taking action against Slavia for failing to prevent the incident.

Mar 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

In photos and videos: this was the chaotic arrival of 'Chiqui' Tapia at the courts for alleged tax evasion at AFA

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, arrived at court to face allegations regarding a significant debt with the tax authority.

Mar 12 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia will be questioned in the case investigating an alleged tax evasion in the AFA

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, will face questioning regarding a purported multimillion-dollar debt owed by the AFA to the tax authorities.

Mar 12 • 13:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

UEC proposal to abolish UEFA ranking bonuses for the benefit of the 'smaller' teams

The European Club Association (UEC) has proposed a new model to redistribute the €4.4 billion generated annually from UEFA club competitions to promote equity among smaller clubs.

Mar 12 • 13:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Chiqui" Tapia testifies in Comodoro Py and concludes the inquiries in the case regarding the withholding of AFA contributions

Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), is set to testify in a judicial investigation concerning the improper withholding of 19.3 billion pesos in taxes and pension contributions.

Mar 12 • 13:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

What time does Chiqui Tapia testify in the AFA case today: will the hearing be available online?

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, is set to testify in a case involving accusations of tax retention on March 12, following a delay due to a change in his legal representation.

Mar 12 • 12:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chiqui Tapia's statement, live: the president of AFA presents himself today in court

Chiqui Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), is appearing in court today due to accusations regarding financial misconduct.

Mar 12 • 12:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: The Complaint That Worries Tapia and Toviggino Points to Juan Román Riquelme

A new corruption allegation involving Juan Román Riquelme, president of Boca Juniors and vice-president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), has surfaced, raising concerns for AFA leaders Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino.

Mar 12 • 09:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos concludes CAF school event in Badagry

The Lagos State Football Association successfully completed the first phase of a CAF-supported school football development program in Badagry, benefitting Badagry Grammar School.

Mar 12 • 03:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Pablo Toviggino left the courts in a car without license plates, an infraction that has a fine of $949,990

Pablo Toviggino, the treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, left the courts in a vehicle lacking proper license plates, leading to a potential fine in Buenos Aires.

Mar 12 • 00:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Toviggino in Court: Arrived in a Car Without Plates and Suspicion Over One of the Trucks from the Mansion in Pilar

Pablo Toviggino, treasurer of the AFA, appeared in court in a vehicle without license plates amidst an investigation regarding the improper retention of football association funds.

Mar 11 • 23:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trastienda: how Karina Milei's decision to publicly distance herself from the AFA lawyer was made

Karina Milei publicly distanced herself from the AFA lawyer Gregorio Dalbón during a ceremony in Chile, amidst claims of political maneuvers in the Argentine Football Association's financial controversies.

Mar 11 • 21:50 UTC

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