Argentina’s football association denies reports that Claudio Tapia, a senior figure in the country’s football body, was summoned by US justice officials. In statements reported by multiple outlets, the association says the claim is incorrect and clarifies that Tapia is not the person referred to in US court-related reports.
At the same time, the association acknowledges that a third party was called to appear before a US grand jury. It does not indicate that this person is Tapia, but it confirms that US legal authorities have taken steps involving someone connected to the matter being reported.
The denial comes amid media coverage describing US court actions related to the football sector. The association’s position seeks to distinguish between allegations about Tapia personally and the fact that another individual was summoned for US proceedings. The reports focus on the association’s response rather than providing additional details about the identity of the third party or the specific subject of the US grand jury appearance.
