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Claudio Tapia, AFA president, at airport with passport after judge authorizes conditional international trips amid investigation.

Justice authorizes international trips for Claudio Tapia under conditions

7 أبريل، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

Judge Diego Amarante has authorized AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia to make up to three international trips under strict conditions, days after being banned from leaving the country. The ruling allows him to attend commitments such as FIFA and Conmebol meetings, including a trip to Paraguay this Wednesday. Tapia faces an investigation for alleged improper retention of contributions and taxes.

Torneo Apertura final to be played at Estadio Kempes in Córdoba

The AFA announced that the Torneo Apertura final will be played at Estadio Kempes in Córdoba. It will be the third time in history that the city hosts the Primera División championship final. The announcement came ahead of Saturday's Talleres-Belgrano clash.

Central Bank fines $18 billion financial firm linked to Chiqui Tapia

27 أبريل، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) has fined ARS Cambios SAS, operating as Sur Finanzas and linked to AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, 18 billion pesos and banned it from currency exchange operations. The firm conducted over US$25 million in foreign currency transactions from January to December 2023 without verifiable genuine destinations for the funds. Its administrator and her son face individual fines and bans from financial roles.

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Justice investigates payments for helicopter flights to Pilar mansion

Argentine justice has ordered the helicopter's owning company to provide information on who paid for flights to a mansion in Pilar linked to the AFA scandal. Pilots testified that the 60 landings were practice flights without passengers. Judge Marcelo Aguinsky is investigating AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino for alleged fund diversion.

AFA defends exclusive contract and 30% commission to Faroni's firm amid laundering probe

1 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Following raids on its facilities and Javier Faroni's home, the Argentine Football Association defended its 2021 exclusive deal granting Faroni's company a 30% commission on overseas contracts until 2026, accusing former partners of a destabilization campaign.

Arca report exposes patrimonial growth of alleged testaferros of Tapia

Judge Daniel Rafecas prohibited Luciano Pantano and Ana Lucía Conte from leaving the country, identified as alleged testaferros of AFA's Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia and Pablo Toviggino. A report from the Revenue and Customs Control Agency details the explosive patrimonial growth of their company Real Central SRL, owner of 59 luxury cars. The probe links to alleged money laundering at Sur Finanzas.

Justice raids AFA and 17 clubs in Sur Finanzas case

9 ديسمبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Argentine justice conducted 35 simultaneous raids on the AFA headquarters, its Ezeiza training ground, and 17 football clubs over alleged ties to Sur Finanzas, linked to president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia. The operations, ordered by Judge Luis Armella, aim to seize documents probing potential money laundering via contracts and loans. Prosecutor Cecilia Incardona leads the investigation into the firm's owner, Ariel Vallejos.

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