Claudio Chiqui Tapia
AFA denies claims Tapia has been summoned by US authorities
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Wednesday rejected reports that its president, Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, had been summoned to testify by United States...
Fernando Romero NunezJuly 24, 20260
Prosecutor seeks arrest of AFA head Tapia in Santiago del Estero case
Federal prosecutor Pedro Simón requested the arrest of Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia in a Santiago del Estero case on...
Fernando Romero NunezApril 18, 20260
Its official: 2026 Finalissima is canceled
The 2026 Finalissima has been officially canceled, after Argentina and Spain — the winners of the Copa América and the Eurocopa, respectively —...
Fernando Romero NunezMarch 17, 20260
AFA president Claudio Tapia appears in court: We complied with what the judge ordered
Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia appeared in front of the court on Thursday after he was summoned for questioning on...
Fernando Romero NunezMarch 12, 20260
AFA launches streaming platform, Tapia calls it a landmark for Argentine football
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) officially launched on Monday its very own football streaming platform, “LPF Play.” The service will show every game...
Fernando Romero NunezMarch 10, 20260
River Plate announces split with AFA amid Tapia controversies
Argentine football giant River Plate announced on Thursday that it will no longer attend Argentine Football Association Executive Committee meetings. The club cites...
Fernando Romero NunezMarch 7, 20260
Nahuel Gallo released from Venezuelan prison with key help from the AFA
Argentine military police officer Nahuel Gallo, who had been detained in Venezuela for over a year on counts of conspiracy and espionage, was...
Buenos Aires HeraldMarch 2, 20260
AFA president Claudio Tapia summoned for questioning by the judiciary
Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia was summoned for questioning by the Argentine judiciary on Thursday. The decision is connected to...
Fernando Romero NunezFebruary 20, 20260
AFA and governments legal fight deepens with fake invoice lawsuit
The legal battle between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the Milei administration has intensified after they exchanged lawsuits on Thursday. The ARCA...
Fernando Romero NunezJanuary 24, 20260
Major AFA sponsor withdraws payments and requests Tapias resignation
Argentine Football Association (AFA) sponsor Socios.com announced on Tuesday it’ll be withdrawing its support for the governing body until president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia...
Fernando Romero NunezJanuary 14, 20260
