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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The new amendments to football laws: a step to improve the game or additional restrictions?

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has introduced new amendments to the laws of football aimed at improving game flow and player behavior, to be implemented starting at the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 3 • 11:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Football expands the powers of video assistant referees, addresses game delay

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has expanded the powers of VAR to include consulting on second yellow cards and is introducing time limits on ball entry and player substitutions to address delays in football matches.

Mar 3 • 07:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

World Cup Host Bombards Participant Country – Hopeless Assessment

The Finnish Football Association president expresses concerns about security for fans traveling to Mexico amid current conflicts.

Mar 3 • 06:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The top of Argentine football mediates in the release of gendarme Nahuel Gallo and sharpens its confrontation with Milei

The Argentine Football Association played a key role in securing the release of gendarme Nahuel Gallo, which has increased tensions with President Javier Milei's administration.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: Toviggino joined Tapia's request to annul his indictment in the contributions case

Pablo Toviggino, the treasurer of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), has supported Claudio Tapia's request to cancel their upcoming indictment related to significant financial misconduct.

Mar 2 • 15:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Sports News Filter: SFZ Delegates Had Four Options. They Elected Kováčik and According to Huliak, It's a Disaster for Slovak Football

The Slovak Football Association re-elected Ján Kováčik as its president amid controversy regarding the available options and the state of Slovak football.

Mar 2 • 11:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

New VAR Rules: A Restraint for Referees

New regulations imposed by the International Football Association Board tighten the rules for Video Assistants (VAR) and referees, leading to concerns about their operational flexibility.

Mar 2 • 08:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chiqui Tapia celebrated the release of Nahuel Gallo and spoke about AFA's efforts

Chiqui Tapia praised the release of Nahuel Gallo, highlighting the efforts made by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to facilitate his return from Venezuela.

Mar 2 • 01:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The backstage of Gallo's release: a stealth move by Venezuela and the AFA that left the government offside

The article discusses the unexpected role of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in facilitating the release of Gendarmerie officer Nahuel Gallo from Venezuela, which took the Argentine government by surprise.

Mar 2 • 00:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: the IGJ presses for observers, but the Justice Ministry does not progress

The General Inspectorate of Justice is urging the appointment of observers within the Argentine Football Association amidst ongoing corruption investigations, but the Justice Ministry has yet to act on this request.

Mar 2 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The plane that brought Nahuel Gallo: the plot behind Baires Fly, links with Fred Machado's environment and the key role of the AFA

The return of Nahuel Gallo from Venezuela has unveiled political and diplomatic ramifications, revealing connections between the aviation sector, influential businessmen, and the Argentine Football Association.

Mar 1 • 23:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who are the key figures of the AFA who appear alongside Nahuel Gallo

The article discusses key figures of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) posing with Nahuel Gallo, recently released from Venezuelan custody.

Mar 1 • 23:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Argentine Gendarme Nahuel Gallo Released in Venezuela

Argentine Gendarme Nahuel Gallo has been released from Venezuelan detention after more than a year and returned to Argentina aboard a private plane from the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mar 1 • 22:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Whose Plane Is Bringing Nahuel Gallo to Argentina: It's Used by Chiqui Tapia and Has Links with Fred Machado

The Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo was released by the Venezuelan government and is being brought back to Argentina on a plane provided by the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mar 1 • 22:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

No official responses from the AFA in the face of the scandalous video showing how they counted black money

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has not provided official responses regarding a controversial video about money counting, leaving public silence amid increasing scrutiny.

Mar 1 • 22:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Who is Juan Pablo Beacon, the former right-hand man of Pablo Toviggino who is under scrutiny due to the dollar video?

Juan Pablo Beacon is under investigation for his involvement in a cash handling operation linked to the Argentine Football Association following the release of incriminating videos and photos.

Mar 1 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The Finalissima between Argentina and Spain suspended and all matches in Qatar paralyzed following official announcement

The highly anticipated Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain has been postponed due to an official announcement from the Qatar Football Association suspending all competitions in the region.

Mar 1 • 16:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Qatar Association suspended football 'until further notice' due to Iran's attacks and the Finalissima is on hold

The Qatar Football Association has suspended all football activities until further notice, following escalating tensions due to attacks initiated by Iran, affecting upcoming international matches such as the Finalissima.

Mar 1 • 14:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Is the Finalissima being played due to the war in Iran? Here's what we know about Argentina vs. Spain

The Qatar Football Association has suspended all competitions indefinitely due to the conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns about the Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima slated for March 27 in Doha.

Mar 1 • 14:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Photos and videos revealing how Pablo Toviggino's right-hand man moved thousands of dollars

Photos and videos have surfaced showing Juan Pablo Beacon, the former right-hand man of Pablo Toviggino, transporting large sums of cash linked to the Argentine Football Association.

Mar 1 • 12:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The AFA's Rosadita: videos and photos reveal how money moved in boxes, bags, and backpacks

Footage and documentation reveal how funds were allegedly mismanaged within the Argentine Football Association, implicating key officials.

Mar 1 • 06:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

AFA Money Route: Before Javier Faroni, three shell companies of a friend of Pablo Toviggino received more than US$ 50 million

A detailed investigation reveals that three shell companies associated with Pablo Toviggino's friend, Fabián Saracco, received over $50 million from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), raising concerns over financial misconduct.

Feb 28 • 19:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

IFAB approves new rules against time-wasting ahead of the 2026 World Cup

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved new reforms aimed at reducing time-wasting in football matches, which will be implemented for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 28 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Committee approves new measures to avoid 'stalling' in football

The International Football Association Board has approved measures aimed at increasing the pace of football matches and reducing time-wasting tactics.

Feb 28 • 15:54 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Throw-ins, delays, substitutions, and VAR protocol: here's how the regulations change

The International Football Association Board has approved a series of regulatory changes aimed at improving the flow of football games, effective June 1, 2026.

Feb 28 • 13:55 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kováčik's (un)success, financial machinations, and a bizarre challenger. What was the SFZ electoral conference like?

The article discusses the recent electoral conference of the Slovak Football Association where Ján Kováčik was elected president amid controversies and bizarre incidents involving his opponent.

Feb 28 • 06:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Unusual: AFA requests to have its headquarters in Pilar on an even number on an odd street

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is seeking to relocate its headquarters to Pilar, but faces legal challenges due to an odd-numbered street address.

Feb 27 • 19:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia requested to annul his summons to declare as a suspect of tax evasion

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, the president of the Argentine Football Association, has requested the annulment of his summons to testify as a suspect in a tax evasion case.

Feb 27 • 17:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German Football Association: Always Trouble with the Tax Office

The German Football Association (DFB) is facing difficulties over a tax reimbursement request related to a costly trip during the 2014 World Cup.

Feb 27 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: 'Chiqui' Tapia requested the annulment of his indictment for undue retention of contributions

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, has requested the annulment of his indictment related to the undue retention of tax contributions.

Feb 27 • 15:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

In the midst of the AFA scandal, Claudio Tapia celebrated like a fan in Maracanã after Lanús' goal that secured the Recopa

Claudio Tapia was seen celebrating Lanús' victory in the Recopa Sudamericana despite ongoing scandals within Argentina’s Football Association (AFA).

Feb 27 • 15:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kováčik remains president of SFZ despite mobile phone scandal. He accused a federation member of enriching himself by 200,000 euros.

Ján Kováčik was re-elected as president of the Slovak Football Association (SFZ) despite facing controversy over the purchase of mobile phones.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: four other accounts of Javier Faroni's company discovered in the USA.

The U.S. authorities have uncovered four additional bank accounts belonging to Javier Faroni's company, linked to the Argentinian Football Association (AFA), which has raised around $400 million from its brand internationally.

Feb 27 • 13:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AFA paid at least $300 million to the company that is listed as the owner of the Pilar mansion

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been linked to a payment of at least $300 million to a company owning a mansion in Pilar, a situation revealed during a judicial investigation.

Feb 26 • 23:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Bar Association responded to Chiqui Tapia: 'the indictment statement is an essential procedural act'

The Buenos Aires Bar Association criticized AFA president Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia's rejection of a request for observers, stating that the indictment statement is a crucial procedural act.

Feb 26 • 23:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 20:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kováčik received over a quarter of a million from a fraudster in the case of lost iPhones, claims Huliak. Criminal complaints are being filed by both him and Kováčik

Minister Rudolf Huliak alleges that Ján Kováčik received €260,000 from convicted fraudster Ján Šípoš, connected to a loan agreement for the Slovak Football Association.

Feb 26 • 17:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 16:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 15:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 26 • 13:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 00:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"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.

Feb 25 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 21:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 19:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 17:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 17:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Slovak Football is Shaken by a Dispute Over Hundreds of Millions. The Minister Speaks of the Federation's Bankruptcy

Slovak sports minister accuses the leadership of the Slovak Football Association of suspicious dealings, amid financial obligations related to mobile phone transactions, prompting fears of the federation's viability.

Feb 25 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 03:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

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.

Feb 24 • 16:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"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.

Feb 24 • 13:56 UTC

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