Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia in court over withheld contributions case | OneFootball

The president of the AFA, Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, has a crucial appointment this Thursday at 12:00 at the Economic Criminal Court. He must testify before Judge Diego Amarante as part of an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of more than $19.353 billion. This amount corresponds to tax withholdings and social security contributions that were reportedly not properly settled between March 2024 and September 2025.

Tapia’s appearance comes just 24 hours after the entity’s treasurer, Pablo Toviggino, did the same by submitting a written statement. Despite Tapia’s defense team’s attempts to have the summons declared null and void, the judiciary confirmed the process. As a precautionary measure, the judge imposed a travel ban on both officials, although Tapia already has a special permit to travel to the World Cup in the United States, which begins in just four months.

The background of this legal case is marked by intense political tension. The leadership on Viamonte Street maintains that the investigation is a maneuver driven by Javier Milei’s administration in the context of the dispute over Sports Corporations (SAD). This stance was supported last weekend with a total football strike across all categories, a show of force by the clubs to express their support for the AFA leadership in what they consider an offensive by the National Government.

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