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πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

Senegal calls for inquiry after being stripped of AFCON title

Senegal is demanding an investigation into corruption after being stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title for 2025 by the Confederation of African Football.

Mar 18 β€’ 21:34 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 AdriΓ‘n 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 β€’ 20:05 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Audiences Convened with the Alleged Owners of the Pilar Estate Claimed by the AFA to Determine Who Will Investigate the Case

An audience has been summoned to address the investigation of the true ownership of a property in Pilar claimed by the AFA, concerning alleged frontmen for a prominent figure in Argentine football.

Mar 18 β€’ 19:33 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Court of Cassation convened a hearing to resolve which judge should investigate the mansion in Pilar attributed to Toviggino

The Federal Court of Cassation in Argentina has scheduled a hearing to decide whether to move the investigation of a mansion attributed to AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino back to a specific judge.

Mar 18 β€’ 19:09 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

MatΓ­as Ferreyra, the powerful former police officer who is the shadow of Tapia and Toviggino: why he was exonerated from the force and his millionaire businesses

The article discusses MatΓ­as Ferreyra, an influential figure in Argentine football security, who has been criticized for his past police connections and alleged business dealings.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Government of Senegal Calls for an Investigation into Corruption in the African Confederation

Senegal's government has demanded a thorough investigation into the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its controversial decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:35 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Attorney General requested the rejection of the acquittal of Tapia and Toviggino in the AFA contributions case

The Attorney General in Argentina requested that the acquittal requests of key AFA officials be rejected in a major financial case involving tax debts.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:07 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Sports

The disqualification of Senegal in favor of Morocco triggers a war of African football

Senegal has been disqualified from the African Cup in favor of Morocco, leading to allegations of corruption and a planned appeal by Senegal.

Mar 18 β€’ 16:38 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

AFCON 2025 final scandal: Senegal accuses CAF of corruption

Senegal has accused the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of corruption and is demanding an international investigation following the decision to strip the nation of its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title.

Mar 18 β€’ 15:43 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Why Senegal are confident AFCON decision won't stand amid 'corruption' allegations

Senegal is challenging the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of their Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco amid allegations of corruption.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Senegal government intervenes in Morocco AFCON row as call for corruption investigation made

The Senegalese government is urging an international investigation into alleged corruption by the Confederation of African Football following Senegal's title stripping after the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:23 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

CAN 2025: Senegal demands international investigation for 'suspicions of corruption' after losing its title

Senegal is calling for an international investigation into corruption allegations following the withdrawal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in favor of Morocco.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:46 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

The Senegalese government calls for an international investigation after the national team was stripped of the Africa Cup

The Senegalese government has called for an international investigation into alleged corruption within the African Football Confederation (CAF) after the national team was stripped of its title in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:36 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 01:10 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 17:51 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigation into the transfer of 5 million BRL to a football team in TO began after suspicious transactions

An investigation into the alleged misappropriation of over R$ 5.1 million in public funds in TocantinΓ³polis was triggered by a report indicating unusual banking transactions related to the involved parties.

Mar 12 β€’ 15:56 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"This case should never have been promoted": the statement from AFA after "Chiqui" Tapia's presentation before Justice

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia appeared before the Argentine judiciary regarding alleged corruption in the AFA, prompting the organization to request the closure of the investigation via a public statement.

Mar 12 β€’ 15:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation investigates the transfer of R$ 5.1 million from the TocantinΓ³polis City Hall to a football team

The Tocantins Civil Police launched Operation 2ΒΊ Tempo to investigate alleged misuse of public funds linked to a local football club.

Mar 12 β€’ 11:04 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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

A new corruption allegation involving Juan RomΓ‘n 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 β€’ 09:02 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

From clubs to prisons.. Sports figures pursued by corruption charges

Former Congolese Football Federation president Jean-Guy Blaise Mayoulas has been sentenced to life imprisonment for corruption, highlighting a wider issue of systemic corruption in sports.

Mar 12 β€’ 07:35 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 23:01 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Inopportune and Irresponsible Comments": Toviggino's Defender Criticized DalbΓ³n and Exposed the Internal Conflict of AFA Lawyers

The AFA's attorney, Marcelo Rochetti, condemned Gregorio DalbΓ³n's comments about corruption allegations linked to the Argentine Football Association, emphasizing that Toviggino does not agree with them.

Mar 11 β€’ 19:42 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Ex-Congo football chief gets life sentence over $1.1m FIFA funds

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, the former president of the Republic of Congo soccer federation, was sentenced to life in prison for embezzling FIFA funds, although he remains at large.

Mar 11 β€’ 09:29 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

The president of the Congolese Football Federation sentenced to life imprisonment

Jean Guy Blaise Lionel Mayolas, president of the Congolese Football Federation, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for embezzlement and money laundering related to COVID-19 aid.

Mar 10 β€’ 21:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Major scandal in African football

Jean-Guillaume Blesse Mayolas, the president of the Congolese football federation, was sentenced to life imprisonment for embezzlement of FIFA grants.

Mar 10 β€’ 18:26 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Toviggino appears in court this Wednesday to be questioned about the improper withholding of AFA contributions

Pablo Toviggino, treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, is set to appear in court to face questioning regarding the improper withholding of tax contributions totaling 19.3 billion pesos.

Mar 10 β€’ 17:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Life imprisonment for 'FIFA thief' after embezzling one million euros

Jean Guy Blaise Mayoulas, former president of the Congolese Football Federation, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for embezzling over one million euros intended for Congolese football development.

Mar 10 β€’ 16:46 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in AFA: A businessman reported the entire Executive Committee and warned that they could be accomplices of Tapia and Toviggino

A businessman has accused the entire Executive Committee of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) of corruption, complicating several officials including prominent figures like Juan RomΓ‘n Riquelme.

Mar 10 β€’ 13:41 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Sports

A winning team is not changed: after Boca's thrashing of Lanús, Úbeda repeats the eleven against San Lorenzo

Claudio Úbeda, after Boca's decisive 3-0 victory over Lanús, has chosen to stick with the same starting eleven for their upcoming match against San Lorenzo, despite the ongoing football strike due to corruption allegations.

Mar 10 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
Sports

Shocked by corruption scandal – nine Chinese teams start with penalty points

Nine Chinese football teams in the Super League will begin their 2026 season with penalty points due to a massive corruption scandal involving match-fixing and bribery.

Mar 9 β€’ 21:49 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in AFA: Before Testifying and Amidst New Allegations, Tapia Seeks Support from Federal Leaders

This article discusses Claudio Tapia's efforts to garner support from officials in light of ongoing corruption investigations against him and Pablo Toviggino within the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mar 8 β€’ 20:20 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Boxes, Envelopes, and Chats: How the Money Transfers from Toviggino to Tapia Worked

The article reveals a money transfer scheme involving Pablo Toviggino and Claudio Tapia related to the Argentine Football Association (AFA), showing documented instances of cash deliveries.

Mar 8 β€’ 05:57 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

A weekend without football in the country where the ball always rolls: the Argentine clubs' strike, corruption allegations, and Milei's interests

Argentine football clubs are on strike in response to a judicial investigation into alleged corruption involving the president of the Argentine Football Association.

Mar 8 β€’ 04:44 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The ARCA expanded the complaint against one of the companies linked to the AFA

The ARCA expansion of the complaint against MALTE highlights serious irregularities linked to the Argentine Football Association.

Mar 6 β€’ 20:49 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

VΓ­tolo resigned from the IGJ: lamented not having been able to complete his task against 'considered untouchable' areas

Daniel VΓ­tolo resigned from his position at the IGJ, expressing regret over not finishing his efforts to regulate untouchable sectors, especially in football governance.

Mar 6 β€’ 15:01 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The World Cup, corruption, and Rafael del Castillo (RIP)

Rafael del Castillo Ruiz, a significant figure in Mexican football, has passed away at the age of 92, remembered for both his role in the 1986 World Cup and the subsequent corruption scandal involving age fraud in youth football.

Mar 6 β€’ 10:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Could the AS Monaco and Congo deal turn into an international corruption case?

The Monaco public prosecutor has initiated an investigation into alleged corruption and money laundering related to a controversial partnership between AS Monaco and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mar 6 β€’ 10:19 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The behind-the-scenes of the Argentine football strike: the power display of Chiqui Tapia, the mixed scheme against SAD, and another regulatory change proposal

The article discusses the dynamics and implications behind the recent strike in Argentine football, highlighting the power struggle involving AFA leaders Chiqui Tapia and Pablo Toviggino.

Mar 4 β€’ 01:02 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Corruption in the AFA: 'Chiqui' Tapia's request to annul his interrogation was rejected, and he must appear in court on Thursday

Judge Diego Amarante rejected AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia's request to annul his interrogation related to an alleged misappropriation of taxes worth 19.3 billion pesos.

Mar 3 β€’ 17:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

President of the FPF becomes target of inquiry for suspected money laundering and ideological falsehood

Reinaldo Carneiro Bastos, the president of the SΓ£o Paulo Football Federation, is under investigation for alleged money laundering, management fraud, and ideological falsification ahead of the federation's upcoming elections.

Mar 3 β€’ 11:14 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New videos from the AFA's Rosadita: the jenga of bills, the circuit through the City, and cash deposits

New evidence has emerged regarding the alleged misappropriation of AFA funds, highlighting the transportation of cash linked to key figures in Argentine football management.

Mar 2 β€’ 20:38 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 15:07 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 00:01 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 22:31 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 19:30 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

AFAGate: the video of Pablo Toviggino's aide counting stacks of dollars

A video surfaced showing a close aide of Pablo Toviggino handling large sums of cash, raising questions about corruption in Argentine football.

Mar 1 β€’ 08:24 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 06:15 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

KFUM Players Deny Criminal Responsibility in Match-Fixing Case – Club to Meet the Press

KFUM players accused in a match-fixing case in Norwegian football deny any wrongdoing, and their club plans to address the media.

Feb 28 β€’ 13:14 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: KFUM players deny guilt in match-fixing case

KFUM players involved in a match-fixing scandal in Norway deny any wrongdoing, as their club prepares to address the media.

Feb 28 β€’ 13:14 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Justice rejected 'Chiqui' Tapia's request to travel abroad

Argentine football leader Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia's request to travel to Venezuela for a football federation inauguration has been denied by the court due to concerns over legal issues and inconsistencies in the event invitations.

Feb 28 β€’ 13:07 UTC

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