Pipo Marín dies, Ascenso legend and Tapia’s key AFA ally | OneFootball

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·25 February 2026

Pipo Marín dies, Ascenso legend and Tapia’s key AFA ally

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The vice president of “Suso” and a man historically linked to Argentine football’s lower divisions passed away this Wednesday due to a cardiac crisis. He was a member of the AFA Executive Committee.

There is sorrow in Argentine football over the passing of Javier “Pipo” Marín, a historic leader of Acassuso and current member of the AFA Executive Committee.


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Marín built much of his institutional career at Acassuso, where over the years he held various roles. He was currently serving as First Vice President. His work at the club established him as a key figure within the structure of Argentine football.

Thanks to his tireless work, he managed to join the Argentine Football Association, where he worked alongside Julio Humberto Grondona and, later, Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia during his presidency. Currently, he was part of the AFA Executive Committee and chaired the Development Commission, from where he contributed to the planning and strengthening of multiple areas of local football.

The news shook the world of the lower divisions and Argentine football, which began to mourn the loss of a tireless leader.

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