‘We’re all in’: Chiqui Tapia’s defiant post with Messi and De Paul | OneFootball

After being indicted for alleged tax evasion, AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia resurfaced on social media with a message loaded with political symbolism. “We’re going all in,” the executive wrote, seeking to project an image of strength amid the serious judicial accusations hanging over his administration.

To lend weight to his words, Tapia shared exclusive images from inside La Bombonera alongside the squad’s two top figures: Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul. The photos, taken after the victory over Zambia, act as a shield against criticism and rumors of a rift between the AFA leadership and the players.

The image with the Argentine captain in the locker room corridors drew the most attention. Although Messi kept a low profile with the press throughout the week, his warm and affectionate pose with the man from Viamonte Street confirms that the bond between the team’s leader and the executive remains intact in the face of adversity.

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