Toviggino blames government for a ‘crude and absurd’ move against AFA | OneFootball

The AFA once again took a strong stance against the National Government by recalling the anniversary of Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia’s re-election on October 17, 2024, in the midst of the dispute and defense of non-profit Civil Associations.

“A year ago, the National Government staged a crude and absurd operation against the AFA, seeking to prevent its affiliates, the football clubs, from voting,” wrote Pablo Toviggino, Treasurer of the Argentine football governing body, recalling the battle led by Andrés Fassi, who filed a petition with the General Inspectorate of Justice to suspend the Assembly and, above all, the re-election of Claudio Tapia until 2028.

Despite the petition, the court argued that there were no impediments to holding the Assembly, which ultimately re-elected ‘Chiqui’ Tapia as president until 2028: “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY – HAPPY LOYALTY DAY!! ‘Divine Justice,’” posted the head of the football association.

“We always win, you’re left with ?? The Three!! … Anyway,” concluded Toviggino, continuing his mockery of the Milei Government for that failed attempt at destabilization.

The court ruled decisively in favor of the AFA: it validated all points of the Assembly and criticized the IGJ for exceeding its authority.

The court granted the AFA’s appeal after the resolution by the General Inspectorate of Justice. The National Civil Appeals Chamber granted the appeal with suspensive effect.

The ruling emphasizes that the Assembly held on October 17 and all agenda items are valid. It also warns that the IGJ exceeded its authority and reminds it that it is an “administrative body”. Finally, it adds that “it must refrain from reviewing this judicial action”.

At the same time, the document signed by judges Gabriel Rolleri and Maximiliano Caia emphasizes that the court will continue investigating and will later resolve the substance of the matter.

The other battle the Government lost against AFA: Decree 1212

In its fight with AFA, Milei tried to eliminate the old Decree 1212, which was blocked by the courts, and remove the tax benefit for sponsoring the Argentine National Team, which is key for funding youth teams in all categories.

The idea of defunding by Javier Milei dates back to 2024, with Decree 939, signed by the president, which sought to remove the tax benefit for Argentine football clubs. In August of this year, Federal Administrative Court No. 6 ruled in favor of AFA and ordered the Executive Branch to comply with a previous resolution from May, where the rate that was going to rise to 18.5% was restored to 7.5%.

In other words, the court rejected as “inadmissible” the complaint filed by ARCA against AFA in an attempt to modify Decree 1212.

Chamber 3 of the Federal Administrative Appeals Court determined that the claim filed by the National Government entity is invalid and that the scope of Decree 510/2023 remains in effect.

In its ruling, the aforementioned Chamber stated that “the complainants, in their joint filing, have not presented a suitable or sufficient basis to modify the devolutive effect established in the case”, according to the text accessed by this portal.

And finally, it reiterates the decision to keep the previous ruling for Decree 510/23 in force: “it is noted that this provision temporarily maintains the special regime of perception, withholding and/or self-withholding for the payment of contributions destined for social security created by Decree 510/2023, as defined by this Chamber.”

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