Claudio Tapia

Investigations into Tapia for enrichment and money-laundery

11 clusters · 69 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Ariel Vallejo faces prosecution request in Sur Finanzas money laundering case

Argentine federal authorities have expanded their investigations into Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), to include allegations of money laundering and illicit enrichment. Whil

Argentine football: Messi's future and Boca Juniors' title

4 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Argentine League: Boca, Argentinos Juniors, and Rosario Central vie for title

Argentine football continues to focus on Lionel Messi's future and the intense race for the domestic league title. Discussions regarding Messi's role in the national team and a potential return to Newell's Old Boys remai

River Plate defeats Aldosivi to secure playoff home field

11 clusters · 172 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: River Plate defeats Aldosivi 2-0 to secure playoff home advantage

River Plate defeated Aldosivi 2-0 at the José María Minella Stadium in Mar del Plata during the final round of the 2026 Torneo Clausura Group B. Goals from Lucas Beltrán, via a penalty, and Ángel Correa secured the victo

Argentina squad announced for post-Messi friendlies

14 clusters · 1236 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Argentina national team announces first squad following Messi retirement

Following Lionel Messi’s retirement from the Argentina national team, head coach Lionel Scaloni has announced a 28-man squad for the upcoming November friendly matches against Uruguay and Costa Rica. These fixtures, sche

Ecuador national football team coaching and scouting

144 clusters · 1138 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ecuador national team staff visits Liga de Quito facilities

Argentine manager Marcelo Gallardo has officially been appointed as the head coach of the Ecuador national football team, succeeding Sebastián Beccacece. Following negotiations with the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FE

AFA approves new 2027 tournament format

3 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: AFA approves new Argentine football tournament format for 2027

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the Liga Profesional de Fútbol (LPF) have officially approved a significant structural overhaul for the Primera División, set to commence on January 24, 2027. This decision ma

Lionel Scaloni leadership and Argentina's post-Messi era

11 clusters · 124 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni to continue through 2030

The Argentine Football Association (AFA), under president Claudio Tapia, has prioritized the renewal of Lionel Scaloni’s contract. Following the 2026 World Cup, Scaloni faced uncertainty due to professional exhaustion an

Argentine football scheduling and regional sports updates

2 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Various regional football updates across South America

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is organizing several major football events for late 2026. The Copa Argentina semifinals, featuring Boca Juniors and Banfield, are set for November 14 at the Estadio Malvinas Arge

Boca Juniors: Copa Argentina dispute and Sudamericana final

16 clusters · 399 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Boca Juniors reaches Copa Sudamericana final

Boca Juniors is navigating legal disputes in the Copa Argentina and a high-stakes progression in the Copa Sudamericana. In the Copa Argentina, the AFA Disciplinary Tribunal ruled that while Boca Juniors committed an adm

Argentina ANDIS corruption probe: Asset freezes and cartel

3 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Ariel Vallejo detained in Argentine money laundering investigation

The investigation into Argentina’s former National Disability Agency (ANDIS) has expanded significantly. Following reports from former interventor Alejandro Vilches regarding systematic overpricing of medical supplies—so

Boca Juniors sporting developments

2 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Lionel Scaloni reaches agreement to continue as Argentina coach

Boca Juniors is currently focused on both immediate competitive success and long-term squad planning. The club has secured a place in the Copa Sudamericana final following a 3-1 victory against Vasco da Gama, placing the

River Plate and AFA institutional tension

4 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: River Plate defeats Belgrano 3-0 to enter playoff zone

The relationship between River Plate and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) remains defined by institutional tension and efforts toward structural reform. Following a six-month period of boycotting meetings, River

Marcos Rojo registration dispute escalates to CAS

6 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Conmebol denies Estudiantes' request to register Marcos Rojo

Following his official return to Estudiantes de La Plata, defender Marcos Rojo’s eligibility for the Copa Libertadores semifinals has been blocked by Conmebol. Although the Argentine Football Association (AFA) had previo

AFA LPF Play streaming subscription transition

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: LPF Play introduces monthly subscription for Argentine football

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) transitioned its LPF Play streaming platform from a free service to a paid subscription model in mid-October 2026. The new structure features a ‘Plan Plus’ costing 15,000 Argentin

Lionel Messi retirement and Argentina captaincy transition

32 clusters · 1836 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Lionel Messi's international farewell marred by Benin accusations

Following Lionel Messi’s official retirement from the Argentine national team on 30 August 2026, the squad has begun a formal leadership transition. Head coach Lionel Scaloni has designated 28-year-old centre-back Cristi

Argentine football refereeing governance conflicts

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: AFA confirms referees for key Primera Nacional matches

The governance of Argentine football refereeing is characterized by structural conflicts of interest between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the Argentine Referees Association (AAA). Key officials, such as F