The Argentine government opted for silence regarding the Argentine Football Association (AFA)'s decision to suspend the ninth round of the Apertura tournament, initially scheduled for March 5-6. This decision comes in the wake of legal troubles facing prominent AFA leaders, Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia and Pablo Toviggino, both of whom have been summoned to testify by the Economic Criminal Judge Diego Amarante following a complaint lodged by the Customs Revenue and Control Agency (ARCA).

In an official communication, government sources emphasized that they felt it was unnecessary to comment on the AFA's decision, framing the matter as an internal issue of the football organization. This stance is consistent with previous instances where the government has avoided public remarks on similar conflicts, indicating a potential strategy of detachment from the controversies surrounding the AFA. By withholding commentary, the government appears to aim at assessing the broader implications of the AFA's suspension on both the sports landscape and public sentiment.

The inaction of the government could be indicative of a strategic approach as the AFA navigates complex legal matters that may affect the integrity and continuity of the football season in Argentina. Football in Argentina holds significant cultural and economic value, and the government’s reticence to engage publicly could signal an effort to avoid escalating tensions or further complicating the legal situation involving the AFA officials.