“To accompany us,” reads the banner, which appeared during the match, while the AFA (Argentine Football Association) is under investigation for the manipulation of official documents. Additionally, one of its main sponsors, the financial firm Sur Finanzas, is accused of laundering over 70 billion pesos through 74 fake companies. Despite the 1-0 loss to Tigre, which led to their elimination in the first decisive round of the Clausura 2025, the cry of “Go, champion!” was once again heard at the Néstor Díaz Pérez stadium. This was because the team, coached by Mauricio Pellegrino, had won the South American Cup the previous Saturday. A flag in gratitude to Claudio Tapia. Buenos Aires, Nov 26 (NA) -- During Lanús's 1-0 defeat to Tigre in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Clausura Tournament, a banner thanking Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), appeared. “Thank you, Chiqui!”
