Justice Allows AFA President to Leave Country

Justice has authorized AFA President Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia to leave the country. Accused of improper retention of contributions, he can now travel for the draw in Paraguay.

Justice has authorized the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, to leave the country. Tapia, who this Thursday testified in the case where he is accused of alleged improper retention of contributions, will be able to travel to the draw for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, which will take place in Paraguay. News in development…

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