Investigation into Argentine Football Association by U.S. Authorities
The FBI and U.S. federal prosecutors are currently investigating the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for alleged money laundering and various financial irregularities tied to its operations in the United States, as reported by various sources.
Investigators are looking into how over $300 million has been funneled through the U.S. financial system, assessing whether any of these transactions may have breached federal laws. The AFA, which is headed by Claudio Tapia, has recently celebrated significant achievements, including winning the 2022 World Cup and maintaining its title.
According to “La Nación,” investigators are scrutinizing sponsorship deals and other commercial contracts linked to the federation’s U.S. activities. There’s talk of the FBI possibly interviewing former officials from President Javier Milley’s administration, who might have had access to AFA records through TourProdEnter LLC, a company that managed payments related to these sponsorships and contracts.
Allegations state that TourProdEnter processed over $260 million for the AFA using accounts from various U.S. banks. Furthermore, around $57 million was reportedly disbursed to individuals and companies without clear business justification, which includes payments linked to social welfare recipients, an associate of AFA Treasurer Pablo Tovigino, and someone claiming to be a spiritual advisor to the national team.
The interest from U.S. authorities began in 2024 when Argentina’s Ministry of Security provided information about possible irregularities, though the FBI did not initiate a case at that earlier time. The ongoing review is meant to assess if a formal criminal inquiry should be launched.
This latest federal investigation follows a separate probe in Argentina that took place in December 2025, where authorities conducted raids on AFA offices and several football clubs in connection with suspected money laundering and tax evasion involving the financial firm Sur Finanzas.
U.S. investigators are examining how sponsorship and broadcasting revenues are managed by commercial partners, with multiple witnesses having already talked to federal officials.
No charges have been filed yet, and the investigation remains active.
