The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has released an official statement confirming that it supports a request from the Executive Committee of the Professional Football League (LPF) to suspend the upcoming ninth round of the Apertura Tournament. This request for suspension is framed as a 'repudiation' of the serious allegations made against key AFA officials, including president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia and his treasurer, Pablo Toviggino.

The motion to halt the football matches now rests with the AFA's Executive Committee, which includes representatives from various sectors of the league, particularly from the first division, as well as representatives from the lower leagues and regional teams. This broad representation underscores the significance of the issue at hand, namely the legal scrutiny faced by high-ranking AFA officials, as well as the generally high stakes involved in Argentinian football, where governance and integrity are constant discussion points in light of ongoing scandals.

The implications of this decision resonate throughout Argentine football, reflecting the urgent response to concerns over governance within the AFA at a time when the football community is demanding accountability from its leadership. The suspension of matches is a rare occurrence and signals the strong sentiments among clubs against the perceived misconduct of their governing bodies, marking a moment of potential change in how such matters are handled within the sport.