Argentine football president reveals details of AFA title to Central

The president of an Argentine club revealed details of the meeting where the AFA awarded a title to Rosario Central. He also admitted he would have accepted a similar recognition for his own team. A congratulatory message from AFA president Chiqui Tapia sparked criticism on social media.

In a recent revelation, the president of Vélez Sarsfield, an Argentine football club, shared details of the meeting where the Argentine Football Association (AFA) decided to award the 2025 League championship title to Rosario Central, known as the Canalla. According to the official, this recognition was controversial, but he himself confessed he would have accepted an equivalent award for his team if offered.

This AFA decision has sparked controversy in Argentine football circles. Meanwhile, AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia posted a congratulatory message to Rosario Central, triggering a wave of criticism on social media. Fans reminded Tapia of the contentious nature of the title given to the Rosario club, questioning the legitimacy of the measure.

The event highlights tensions in AFA management, with debates on fairness in local football. No direct contradictions appear between sources, but the controversy lingers in public opinion.

Related Articles

Estudiantes players form back-turned champions' corridor in protest after defeating Rosario Central 1-0 amid title award controversy.
Image generated by AI

Estudiantes defeats rosario central amid controversial back-turned corridor

Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Estudiantes de La Plata defeated Rosario Central 1-0 in the 2025 Torneo Clausura round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals with a goal from Edwuin Cetré. The match at Gigante de Arroyito was overshadowed by the Pincha players' protest, forming the champions' corridor but turning their backs to reject the AFA's recent award of the 2025 Liga title to Central. The gesture sparked divided reactions and a hefty fine for Estudiantes.

Chats reveal how a man close to AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino ordered the transfer of US$4.8 million to Dicetel, a ghost company. The operation involves Juan Pablo Beacon, a financier known as “Fiño,” and Javier Faroni's firm. Meanwhile, Peronism chooses silence, defense, or complicity amid revelations of obscene expenses and million-dollar diversions.

Reported by AI

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.

A new country club registry, under judicial review, confirms ties between AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino and an alleged front man, building on prior ARCA revelations about testaferros linked to Toviggino and president Chiqui Tapia. Tapia faces mounting scandals with diminishing ally support.

Reported by AI

Patricia Bullrich swore in as a national senator for La Libertad Avanza in Argentina's Congress on Friday, bidding farewell to her role at the Ministry of Security. During the ceremony, she clashed with Vice President Victoria Villarruel and announced plans to investigate the transparency of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) from the Senate. The event featured incidents like a dispute over a seat for Karina Milei.

Following raids on AFA offices and Javier Faroni's home that uncovered US$1.2 million transfers, Faroni's lawyer Maximiliano Rusconi denied illegality in TourProdEnter's AFA contract and rejected ties to Sergio Massa. Faroni is summoned to testify on January 19 before Federal Court No. 2 in Lomas de Zamora.

Reported by AI

Federal prosecutor Cecilia Incardona has advanced a complaint against Ariel Vallejo, owner of Sur Finanzas and close to AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, for an alleged money laundering scheme involving $818 billion. The probe centers on transfers to seven football clubs using low-income taxpayers. Sur Finanzas dismissed the charges as baseless and offered to cooperate with authorities.

 

 

 

This website uses cookies

We use cookies for analytics to improve our site. Read our privacy policy for more information.
Decline