A video revealed Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the AFA, on a luxury yacht in Monaco in August 2024 while watching an Argentine football match. U.S. Justice confirmed that Javier Faron's company paid nearly US$143,000 for one of the yachts used by Tapia during his stay.
The video, released by Clarín and covered by TN, captures Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), relaxing on a luxury yacht in the principality of Monaco during August 2024. In the footage, Tapia watches an Argentine football match, raising questions about the source of such luxuries given his public role.
A U.S. Justice investigation provides concrete details: TourProdEnter, a company linked to producer Javier Faroni, transferred approximately US$143,000 to a nautical firm supplying the same yacht model. The transaction dates exactly match Tapia's stay in Monaco, as per the detected records.
This incident occurs amid scrutiny of AFA management, though no formal charges have been filed against Tapia yet. U.S. judicial sources have not commented beyond confirming the payment. The AFA has not issued official statements on the video or related finances.
The event highlights tensions between the public image of sports leaders and their private activities, particularly during a period of reforms in Argentine football.
