In a firm resolution issued on Wednesday, the General Inspection of Justice (IGJ) rejected the Argentine Football Association's (AFA) proposed change of its legal domicile from its central Buenos Aires office on Viamonte Street to Pilar, located in the Province of Buenos Aires. This decision marks a significant setback for AFA's leadership under Claudio Tapia and his right-hand man, Pablo Toviggino, who sought the relocation in hopes that the provincial government under Axel Kicillof would provide more favorable treatment.

The IGJ reasoned that the AFA did not meet the necessary conditions for a domicile change, citing outstanding balance sheets and other required submissions to the regulatory body overseeing companies. Additionally, the IGJ described the intended new headquarters as 'false and fictitious,' raising questions about the legitimacy of the AFA's motives for the move. This development highlights ongoing challenges faced by AFA in terms of governance and compliance with regulatory standards.

The denial not only reflects on the AFA's internal management issues but also emphasizes the scrutiny that sports entities face in Argentina regarding their governance and financial transparency. The AFA's leadership must now reconsider their strategy and how they intend to navigate their relationship with both the national and provincial authorities, as this decision may have broader implications for their operational and financial stability in the future.