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AFA refutes reports of US summons and phone seizure of Tapia, Toviggino

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) issued an official statement rejecting recent media reports that US authorities had summoned its president, Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, and treasurer Pablo Toviggino, or had confiscated their mobile phones and other electronic devices. The AFA clarified that the subpoena issued by the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida is addressed to a third party, not to Tapia or Toviggino, and imposes no personal appearance, procedural obligation, or seizure of property. The federation described the allegations as a “huge lie” and warned that inaccurate reporting harms the institution’s reputation. While a broader US investigation is examining alleged irregularities in AFA’s international commercial contracts involving hundreds of millions of dollars, the association maintains that its top officials have not been personally targeted.

The AFA called on the press to verify documents before publishing and said it reserves the right to take legal action against the spread of false information.

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