Why Is Argentina's Football Federation Under FBI Scrutiny Over Suspected Money Laundering?
Why Is Argentina's Football Federation Under FBI Scrutiny Over Suspected Money Laundering? Published By, Last Updated: July 09, 2026, 00:59 IST FBI has not publicly
Why Is Argentina's Football Federation Under FBI Scrutiny Over Suspected Money Laundering? Published By, Last Updated: July 09, 2026, 00:59 IST FBI has not publicly confirmed that an investigation is underway, and no charges have been filed against the AFA or any individuals. FIFA President Gianni Infantino with President of the Argentine Football Association Claudio Tapia. (AFP photo) The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has come under scrutiny in the US after a report claimed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is examining the federation’s financial activities involving hundreds of millions of dollars moved through the US banking system.
The claims, first reported by Argentine newspaper La Nacion and later cited by Fox Sports Mexico, have raised questions over whether some transactions linked to the AFA could have breached US financial laws, including possible money laundering offences. However, the FBI has not publicly confirmed that an investigation is underway, and no charges have been filed against the AFA or any individuals. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.
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