AFA Clarifies Legal Situation at Its Offices: “There Were No Raids”
BUENOS AIRES – The Argentine Football Association (AFA) moved swiftly to dispel reports of police raids at its headquarters and training facilities, issuing a statement Wednesday confirming that ongoing legal procedures involved only a request for documentation. The clarification comes after news circulated regarding police activity at the AFA’s Viamonte Street office in Buenos Aires and the Ezeiza training complex.
The AFA emphatically stated, “No raids were conducted today.” According to the organization, the presence of authorities was related to a request for documents pertaining to existing legal cases. The governing body stressed that all activities at both locations were proceeding normally, with staff and visitors experiencing no disruption. The AFA likewise urged “responsibility in handling information” to prevent public misinterpretation.
Investigation Focuses on Financial Connections
The clarification follows reports from Infobae detailing a judicial investigation into potential financial links between the AFA and the company TourProdEnter LLC. Federal agents from the Department of Federal Investigations of the Argentine Federal Police conducted procedures at both the Viamonte Street headquarters and the Ezeiza training center on December 30, 2025.
The investigation centers on a Florida-based company, TourProdEnter LLC, co-owned by Javier Faroni and Erica Gillette, established in August 2021. Judge Luis Armella of Lomas de Zamora lifted banking and financial secrecy on Faroni, his wife, and others connected to the firm, granting access to financial records in the United States. This move suggests authorities are examining a possible parallel financial circuit linked to the AFA, seeking to understand the handling of substantial sums of money outside of standard institutional controls.
AFA Rejects Allegations, Cites Legal Commercial Relationship
The AFA, currently led by President Claudio Chiqui Tapia, released an official statement rejecting the investigation’s implications. The organization maintains the legality of its commercial relationship with TourProdEnter LLC, which it designates as its exclusive commercial agent abroad. The AFA’s response indicates a willingness to cooperate with authorities while defending the integrity of its financial practices.
The situation unfolds against a backdrop of persistent corruption claims surrounding Argentine football, as reported by Buenos Aires Times. These claims have prompted increased scrutiny of the AFA’s financial dealings and governance structure.
AFA Locations and Contact Information
For reference, the AFA’s official headquarters are located at Viamonte 1366 / 76 (C1053ACB) in Buenos Aires. The Predio Lionel Andrés Messi, the organization’s training complex, is situated on the Autopista Tte. Gral. Ricchieri and E. F. García (1802) in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires. The AFA can be reached by phone at 011 4370 7900 and via email at info@afa.org.ar. Further details, including contact information for the National Teams Department, are available on the AFA’s official website: www.afa.org.ar.
The AFA’s swift response and denial of raids are likely aimed at mitigating potential damage to its reputation and reassuring stakeholders – including players, coaches, sponsors, and fans – that the organization is operating with transparency and integrity. The outcome of the investigation and its potential impact on the AFA remain to be seen.
The next scheduled event for the Argentine national team is a friendly match against Ecuador on March 23, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This match will serve as a key preparation point ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Archysport will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as they become available.
