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AFA president Claudio Tapia appears in Buenos Aires court in tax case
Tapia faces charges over alleged withholding of 19 billion pesos in club fees and social security taxes; AFA denies tax debt and claims political persecution.
- On Thursday, Argentine Football Association President Claudio Tapia appeared before a Buenos Aires court to address allegations of failing to pay social security taxes.
- Federal Judge Diego Amarante summoned Tapia and four AFA directors to testify regarding the alleged improper withholding of 19 billion pesos in club membership fees during 2024 and 2025.
- The Argentine penal code mandates two to six years in prison for such tax violations, though the AFA denies any debt and claims it is the victim of persecution by President Javier Milei's government.
- Accompanied by lawyers, Tapia arrived at the federal courthouse in a van and may decline to testify or instead submit a written statement to the court.
- This appearance marks Tapia's first court visit amid multiple investigations into his assets, contrasting with the national team's recent successes including the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa America.
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Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia appeared before a Buenos Aires court in a tax case against his football association (AFA). According to local media, he did not respond verbally to accusations of late tax payments, but submitted a written statement of more than 100 pages.
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The president of the Argentine Football Association arrived at Comodoro Py minutes after 11 a.m.; it will be investigated by Judge Diego Amarante, who will have 10 days to define his procedural situation
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