Could Argentina be deprived of the World Cup? A corruption scandal is shaking the Argentine Football Association and casting an unprecedented threat over the Albiceleste, potentially excluded from the World Cup hosted in the United States.
What if Lionel Messi does not play his final World Cup? La Pulga is keeping the suspense alive regarding his participation, but it is Argentina as a whole that now finds itself under threat.
FIFA Considers Possible Exclusion
According to La Nacion, the case broke out after a large-scale judicial operation carried out on Tuesday, with around thirty raids targeting several clubs and the headquarters of the AFA. The investigation focuses on serious suspicions of money laundering and targets several major figures in Argentine football, including president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, his close associate Pablo Toviggino, and deputy treasurer Luciano Nakis.
Faced with this explosive situation, FIFA could step in. Reluctant to tolerate any political interference or institutional irregularities, the world governing body is reportedly considering excluding Argentina from the next World Cup if the facts are confirmed. The justice system is particularly examining the accounts of the company “Sur Finanzas,” a sponsor of clubs and the national team in 2024.
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