Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia was summoned for questioning by the Argentine judiciary on Thursday. Tapia isn’t the only AFA top brass to be summoned. AFA treasurer and Tapia right-hand man Pablo Toviggino has also been called, as well as current general secretary Cristian Malaspina and his predecessor Víctor Blanco. AFA’s responseThe AFA issued a statement defending Tapia and the institution’s position while also suggesting they are being singled out by control agencies. Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia himself has been in hot water over allegations of a string of financial misdeeds.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 20, 2026 16:26 UTC