Claudio Tapia maintains high profile amid AFA legal scrutiny

Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), has recently participated in high-profile social gatherings amid ongoing legal scrutiny. Tapia attended the wedding of Valentina Toviggino, daughter of AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino, in Santiago del Estero. The weekend-long celebration featured musical performances by Luck Ra and was characterized by a high degree of privacy.

Additionally, Tapia celebrated his 59th birthday at the Lionel Messi Training Center in Ezeiza. The event, attended by various football officials, served as a display of internal support for his leadership. This public visibility comes as Tapia and Toviggino face legal proceedings regarding the alleged improper retention of social security contributions, alongside international investigations into the AFA's financial operations.