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AFA calls strike in Argentine football to support Tapia
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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Liga Profesional decided to suspend local football matches in defense of their president, Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, amid a tax evasion investigation. The measure will affect the ninth round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament and other matches in various categories. Several leaders expressed support, while others denounced external pressures.
Argentina's Federal Chamber of Casación Penal has set a March 30 hearing to settle a jurisdiction dispute over the probe into AFA's purchase of a luxury mansion in Pilar, amid money laundering allegations tied to football officials including treasurer Pablo Toviggino. This follows AFA's recent address change to Pilar and prior revelations of suspicious payments linked to the property.
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In the first two months of the Professional Football League, 131 injuries were recorded in the AFA's Primera División, averaging about 18 per matchday. Muscular issues account for 59.5% of the absences, with 12 ligament and meniscus tears reported. Rodolfo Demo, head of Sports Medicine at Polo del Kempes, voiced concern over the rising number of injuries.
In the latest development in the probe into AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia's alleged fronts, authorities raided the 10-hectare Pilar mega-estate owned by Real Central SRL on Friday, seizing 54 luxury vehicles. Separately, ARCA's DGI filed charges against AFA for withholding over 7.5 billion pesos in taxes and contributions, targeting Tapia directly. Complainant Facundo Del Gaiso urges continuity under Judge Daniel Rafecas.
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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.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) created a new tournament to recognize the team first in the Annual Table, awarding it immediately to Rosario Central for the 2025 season. However, Estudiantes de La Plata denied any vote took place in the Professional League's Executive Committee. The controversy escalated with responses from officials and President Javier Milei's support for Estudiantes' stance.
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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced the referees for the eight round-of-16 matches in the Torneo Clausura 2025, starting Saturday, November 22. All games will feature VAR assistance and be played at the home of the higher-seeded team. The Racing-River classic stands out, set to include fans after Aprevide lifted a sanction.
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