Mario Pergolini tore Chiqui Tapia apart after the controversial Barracas match

The unusual disallowed goal for Belgrano in their match against Barracas Central has reignited controversy in Argentine soccer. Among the most critical voices was Mario Pergolini, current television, radio, and streaming host, who directly targeted Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, president of the AFA and the strongman behind the institution.

"Embarrassment with Chiqui Tapia's team, who is the president of the AFA, in case you don't know. An unbelievable goal was disallowed for Belgrano, but Barracas still couldn't become the leader," stated Boca's vice president.

The host questioned the relationship between the club and the highest authority in Argentine soccer, highlighting that Barracas's stadium is named after Tapia and suggesting that there are refereeing favors: "Barracas is Chiqui Tapia's team, and they've been cheating, let's be honest. If they concede a goal, the referee sees it, but says it wasn't a goal. Why the hell wasn't this a goal?"

In his analysis, Pergolini also focused on the operation of VAR, located in Ezeiza: "This time Belgrano scored two goals that were disallowed. The first one in an unbelievable way, and the second was corrected with VAR. When it doesn't work much from Ezeiza, the excuse always appears that 'it can't be seen,' but of course, Chiqui Tapia is there"

El gol fue anulado por una supuesta falta de Jara

Despite his direct and provocative style, Pergolini insisted that the situation is unsustainable: "It's wrong to do those favors for the boss. Since you always have to speak well to the boss, suck up a lot, always agree with him. That's where we are"

The businessman's statements revive a recurring debate: refereeing transparency in Argentine soccer and the particular status of Barracas Central, repeatedly pointed out for its ties to the AFA leadership.

Mario Pergolini tore Chiqui Tapia apart after the controversial Barracas match

Mario Pergolini tore Chiqui Tapia apart after the controversial Barracas match

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