India, Jan. 15 -- The Argentina Football Association (AFA) is currently in turmoil as Lionel Messi and the national team prepare for their title defence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In December of last year, a federal inquiry was launched into the AFA's finances, which led to a corruption case involving federation chief Claudio Tapia and his chief adviser and treasurer, Pablo Toviggino, according to reports.

Meanwhile, in March 2024, even retired Argentine star Carlos Tevez accused the officials of corruption on X. He claimed that they were making trips to Pilar, burying bags of money and also kept a collection of antique cars.

Then Tevez's tweet was investigated, and a criminal complaint was filed, focused on the villa in Pilar. The pro...