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Argentine Football Association Raided in Money-Laundering Probe

12/9/2025

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On December 9, 2025, Argentine authorities raided the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and clubs Racing, San Lorenzo, and Independiente as part of a money-laundering probe.
A federal judge ordered the raids, centered on Sur Finanzas, a firm accused of tax evasion and illicit club transactions.
The probe could strain relations between AFA president Claudio Tapia and President Javier Milei, who advocates converting nonprofit clubs into for-profit entities.

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On December 9, 2025, Argentine authorities raided the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and clubs Racing, San Lorenzo, and Independiente as part of a money-laundering probe.
A federal judge ordered the raids, centered on Sur Finanzas, a firm accused of tax evasion and illicit club transactions.
The probe could strain relations between AFA president Claudio Tapia and President Javier Milei, who advocates converting nonprofit clubs into for-profit entities.