Conflicting Reports Emerge Around Head of Argentine Football Association
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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has officially denied reports that its president, Claudio Tapia, and treasurer, Pablo Toviggino, were arrested in the United States. The statement followed media reports alleging their detention and other legal actions by U.S. authorities.
In a statement published on its official website, AFA said claims that Claudio Tapia and Pablo Toviggino had been summoned to testify before a U.S. court, or that their mobile phones and other electronic devices had been seized, were "completely false."
Earlier, Argentine broadcaster TN reported that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had allegedly detained Tapia after the FIFA World Cup final. According to the broadcaster, Tapia, Toviggino and businessman Javier Faroni are expected to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on 30 July.
The same reports said the U.S. investigation concerns financial and commercial transactions involving AFA, as well as real estate purchases linked to Javier Faroni. However, AFA's official statement categorically rejects reports that its senior officials were detained or subjected to the alleged legal measures.
Earlier, Argentine broadcaster TN reported that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had allegedly detained Tapia after the FIFA World Cup final. According to the broadcaster, Tapia, Toviggino and businessman Javier Faroni are expected to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on 30 July.
The same reports said the U.S. investigation concerns financial and commercial transactions involving AFA, as well as real estate purchases linked to Javier Faroni. However, AFA's official statement categorically rejects reports that its senior officials were detained or subjected to the alleged legal measures.
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