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FBI Seizes Phones of Argentine Soccer Chief Tapia in New York

Following the 2026 World Cup Final, FBI agents detained AFA President Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia at JFK Airport. US authorities are investigating international business deals exceeding USD 300 million linked to the Argentine National Team's commercial contracts.

Argentine Soccer Money Laundering Case: $17M Mansion Investigation Reopened

The Argentine Federal Cassation Court has reignited the legal battle over which judge should investigate an alleged money laundering scheme involving a $17 million luxury mansion. Linked to top officials of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), the case will see a crucial hearing on August 12, 2026.

Court Orders Urgent Transfer of Case Against Toviggino's Alleged Frontmen

Argentina's Penal Economic Court rejected the appeal by Luciano Pantano and Ana Conte, who attempted to halt the case transfer to Buenos Aires City courts. The investigation focuses on a stunning $17 million mansion in Pilar featuring 54 luxury vehicles allegedly purchased with funds from the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Argentine Court Validates AFA's Move to Pilar, Ending National Oversight

A major legal victory for Argentine soccer: The Civil Appeals Court confirmed the AFA's relocation to Pilar, annulling the national government's attempt to appoint auditors. This shifts the football association's oversight from national to provincial jurisdiction, securing its administrative independence.

Setback for Argentine Football Officials: $17 Million Mansion Case Returns to Buenos Aires

Argentina's National Criminal Economic Court ruled that a high-profile money laundering investigation involving a luxury estate must proceed in Buenos Aires City rather than a quieter provincial jurisdiction. The property—officially declared at just $1.8 million—was actually valued at $17 million plus $4 million in vintage cars. The case returns to Federal Judge Verónica Straccia.

La Justicia ordenó que la causa por la mansión de USD 17 millones vuelva a CABA

La Cámara Nacional en lo Penal Económico resolvió que la investigación por presunto lavado de activos vinculada a una casaquinta en Pilar y una flota de autos de lujo debe continuar en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Los principales imputados son Luciano Pantano y Ana Conte, integrantes de la firma Real Central SRL, quienes se investiga si actuaron como testaferros de dirigentes de la AFA.

Confirmados los cruces de octavos: River vs San Lorenzo encabeza el playoff del Apertura 2026

La AFA oficializó el fixture de los octavos de final del Torneo Apertura 2026 con un clásico nacional como plato fuerte: River Plate enfrentará a San Lorenzo en busca de un lugar en los cuartos. Estudiantes de La Plata, líder del Grupo A, se medirá con Racing, mientras que Boca Juniors y Huracán definirán su destino en la fase eliminatoria que promete emociones fuertes.

River vs San Lorenzo: confirmado el clásico por octavos del Apertura 2026

La AFA confirmó el fixture de octavos de final del Torneo Apertura 2026 y River Plate enfrentará a San Lorenzo en un emocionante clásico nacional. El encuentro se disputará el domingo en el estadio Monumental, tras la derrota del Millonario ante Atlético Tucumán que lo dejó segundo en su zona.

Justicia federal apartó al juez de la causa AFA en Santiago del Estero

La Cámara Federal de Tucumán decidió separar al juez Argibay del caso en el que se solicitó la detención de Claudio Tapia y Pablo Toviggino. El magistrado había rechazado el pedido de prisión preventiva, pero fue recusado. El proceso judicial continúa su curso con nueva intervención.

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