Tuesday 31/March/2026 – 04:07 PM
The Argentine national team shines on the field, but outside the field, Argentine football is experiencing shameful and disturbing moments, as the assets of the Argentine Football Association have been seized, and… His boss, Claudio Tabb, was referredOh, known as “Cheke Tapia”, is on trial for tax fraud, in a case that began to cause international repercussions a few months before the 2026 World Cup.
Why was the Argentine Federation put on trial?
The Spanish S explained that it was done Referral of Argentine Football Association President Claudio TappOh, to stand trial on charges of tax fraud, in a case that began raising international repercussions just months before the 2026 World Cup.
She continued, Judge Diego Amarante, who is investigating the federation on charges of “illegal seizure of taxes and social security resources.” He made a firm decision.
According to the judicial decision, the federation faces claims exceeding 19 billion Argentine pesos (about 13 million dollars), as a result of unpaid dues over the past two years, and a seizure worth 350 million pesos has been imposed on the federation’s assets and some of its leaders.
Who is involved in the case?
The case is not limited to Tapia only, but also includes: Pablo Tovigino (treasurer), Cristian Malaspina (general secretary), Gustavo Lorenzo (general director) and Victor Blanco (former official).
Tapia’s position and the Union’s defense
Before the ruling was issued, Tapia submitted a memorandum in which he denied any responsibility, stressing that he had never interfered in the decisions under investigation. The Federation also issued a statement in which it defended itself, indicating that it had submitted all tax returns, and that the payments were made but with a delay, which led to interest without additional penalties.
An issue with institutional dimensions
The case arose after a complaint from the Argentine Tax Authority, which gave it an institutional character. These developments coincide with the approaching 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States of America, Mexico and Canada. Among the measures taken is preventing Tapia and Tovigino from leaving the country, which may complicate their participation in the tournament. In light of these events, the image of the Argentine national team, the current world champion, has been clearly affected.
