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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 23:32 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:27 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 β€’ 00:29 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 23:51 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Chiqui" Tapia traveled to Colombia and Brazil, again on a private plane, costing about US$ 100,000

Claudio FabiΓ‘n "Chiqui" Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), took a private flight to Colombia and Brazil, costing over US$ 100,000.

Feb 25 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 21:38 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 21:06 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:46 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pipo MarΓ­n has died, vice president of Acassuso and very close to Chiqui Tapia

Javier Francisco β€˜Pipo’ MarΓ­n, vice president of Acassuso and a significant figure in Argentine football, has passed away, prompting condolences from the Argentine Football Association.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:30 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Pro AFA T-shirts at Nuevo GasΓ³metro: 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.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:24 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 17:48 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:53 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Javier Pipo MarΓ­n 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 MarΓ­n, a key figure in Ascenso and influential member of AFA under Tapia's leadership.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:50 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

San Lorenzo rescued a point amid exhaustion, limitations, and insults for Chiqui Tapia

San Lorenzo drew 1-1 against Instituto, struggling with fatigue and criticism following a demanding match schedule.

Feb 25 β€’ 04:05 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:26 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:49 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:18 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:50 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"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.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:05 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 17:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 16:52 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 13:56 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:01 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 01:39 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 00:47 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Sports

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 00:05 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Strike in Argentine football: Chiqui Tapia's tweet after the AFA decision

The president of AFA announced a strike in Argentine football's matchday 9 as retaliation against allegations against him and his treasurer.

Feb 23 β€’ 20:33 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Sports

AFA will suspend the dates of March 5 and 6: the days Tapia and Toviggino will testify

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has suspended matches scheduled for March 5 and 6 due to the testimonies of its president and treasurer regarding allegations of tax evasion.

Feb 23 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The AFA officially confirmed the clubs' request to suspend football in "repudiation" of the complaint against Arca

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has officially supported a request from the Professional Football League to suspend the ninth round of the Apertura Tournament in response to a serious complaint against its president and treasurer.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:50 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

AFA's Pressure Over Corruption Allegations Against Tapia and Toviggino: Clubs Request Suspension of a Round in the Apertura Tournament

Argentinian soccer clubs have unanimously called for a strike in response to corruption allegations against officials Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino, threatening to suspend a round of the Apertura Tournament.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:18 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The judge who prohibited Claudio Tapia from leaving the country authorized him to travel this week to Colombia and Brazil

A judge has allowed Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, to travel to Colombia and Brazil for work commitments, after initially prohibiting him from leaving Argentina.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:09 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The justice authorized "Chiqui" Tapia to travel to Colombia and Brazil and must pay five million pesos

Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, has been granted permission to travel internationally under certain conditions due to an ongoing legal investigation.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:06 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pablo Toviggino was re-elected as president of the Santiago del Estero Football League

Pablo Toviggino has been re-elected as president of the Santiago del Estero Football League amid ongoing investigations into the Argentine Football Association under Claudio Tapia's management.

Feb 22 β€’ 20:54 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Court Prohibits AFA President from Leaving Argentina Due to Alleged Tax Evasion

The Argentine judiciary has barred Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), from leaving the country over allegations of tax evasion.

Feb 20 β€’ 16:32 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AFA questioned the Justice's decision to call Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia for questioning

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) criticized a judge's decision to summon its president Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia and other officials over alleged financial misconduct.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:21 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The AFA questioned the Justice's decision and claims that the subpoena of Tapia and Toviggino is "premature and unjustified"

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) criticized the judicial decision to subpoena its leaders for alleged tax issues, deeming it unwarranted.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:14 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Chiqui" Tapia once again requests his dismissal and will contest the prohibition of leaving the country

Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, has requested his dismissal in a case involving the unlawful retention of over 19 billion pesos in taxes and contributions.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:25 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The AFA's response to the subpoena of Tapia and Toviggino for tax evasion

The AFA has dismissed accusations against its leaders, Tapia and Toviggino, regarding tax evasion as unfounded and premature.

Feb 20 β€’ 00:23 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Inquiry into Tapia and Toviggino: Who is Diego Amarante, a Judge with a Severe Profile and Detached from Judicial Operators

Judge Diego Amarante has summoned Argentine Football Association leaders Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino for questioning regarding tax evasion.

Feb 19 β€’ 23:03 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We are not surprised": how the summons for investigation for Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino was received at the AFA

Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), and Pablo Toviggino have been summoned for an investigation related to alleged tax misappropriation, a situation that the AFA leadership has expressed little surprise about.

Feb 19 β€’ 20:57 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tapia and Toviggino summoned for questioning over evasion and banned from leaving the country

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia and Pablo Toviggino, leaders of the Argentine Football Association, are facing legal issues over allegations of social security contribution evasion.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:52 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

ARCA requested the indictment of Tapia and Toviggino for the evasion of $19.353 million at AFA

The Argentine Football Association's president and treasurer have been summoned for questioning regarding alleged tax evasion exceeding $19 billion.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:36 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ADN presents motion of censure and dismissal of Mario Godoy in the political trial in the National Assembly

Ana BelΓ©n Tapia from the ADN party presented a motion to censure and dismiss Mario Godoy during a political trial in the National Assembly of Ecuador.

Feb 18 β€’ 23:42 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Setback for Chiqui Tapia: the IGJ rejected the move of AFA's headquarters to Pilar

The General Inspection of Justice (IGJ) has rejected the Argentine Football Association's (AFA) request to relocate its headquarters to Pilar, as it observed the absence of necessary office facilities.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:51 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another setback for Tapia and Toviggino: the Justice Inspection rejected the change of domicile of AFA to the Province

The General Inspection of Justice denied the request by the Argentine Football Association to relocate its legal domicile from Buenos Aires to Pilar in the Province.

Feb 18 β€’ 19:33 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The wife of world champion 'Chino' Tapia has passed away: the message from AFA

Carlos 'Chino' Tapia, a member of the 1986 World Cup-winning team, mourns the loss of his wife, Viviana Juricka, as the Argentine Football Association expresses condolences.

Feb 13 β€’ 19:34 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The difficult moment for Chino Tapia: the wife of the world champion who shared her illness on television has died

Viviana Juricka, the wife of Carlos 'Chino' Tapia, has passed away after battling a brain tumor, as announced by the Argentine Football Association.

Feb 13 β€’ 17:25 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Another Setback for Tapia and Toviggino: The Fraud Evidence Sent by the U.S. Will Not Be Investigated in Federal Court

The Argentine judiciary has decided not to investigate evidence related to alleged fraud sent from the U.S. against AFA leaders Tapia and Toviggino in federal court, maintaining the case in ordinary criminal jurisdiction.

Feb 12 β€’ 03:36 UTC

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