Elisa Carrió, a prominent Argentine political figure, has weighed in on the developing scandal surrounding the Argentine Football Association (AFA), accusing its leaders of corrupt dealings with political figures. In her statement, Carrió specifically targeted Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, the head of AFA, whom she connected to Sergio Massa, a major political figure. Carrió’s remarks come amid investigations into the intertwining of football and local politics, suggesting that this alliance fosters corruption and self-serving interests.

Particularly sharp in her criticism was her comment regarding Federico Achával, the Peronist mayor of Pilar, where AFA has relocated its headquarters in what Carrió implies is an attempt to avoid governmental oversight by the Justice Inspectorate. She suggested that under Achával’s administration, Pilar is transforming into a corrupt environment, referring to it as a place “on its way to becoming very mafia-like," citing the presence of exclusive neighborhoods as indicative of widespread money laundering.

Carrió’s comments highlight the broader issue of corruption that pervades not only sports management but also its entanglement with political and judicial figures in Argentina. Her claims point to a systemic problem where leaders across sectors collaborate, leading to a structure perceived as corrupt by the public. This situation poses serious implications for trust in both football governance and political integrity, igniting debates about the need for reform in Argentine institutions.