The AFA executive went mad and wished the Chief of Staff 'a sad ending... soon'
The small, but not insignificant detail, is that he only talks about the Argentina National Team, not taking responsibility for the embarrassing formats of national football and the sporting failures of Argentine clubs in international cups in recent times.
The tension between the national government and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) added a new chapter next weekend, after the Chief of Cabinet, Guillermo Francos, publicly accused the disgraceful Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia and the dirty Pablo Toviggino of having a "political role" in the recent decision to allow the return of visiting fans to the stadiums of Argentine football.
In radio statements, Francos suggested that the measure was not based on technical or sporting criteria, but rather on political interests of AFA's leadership. The response came quickly and was loaded with heavy ammunition. Toviggino, executive secretary of the governing body of Argentine football, used his X account to directly attack the official.
"You're wrong, little man with yellow teeth!!!" began the message from the Santiago del Estero official, while denying any partisan intention in his actions. "If the Commander and I were playing a political role, I assure you that Justicialismo would have one less discussion on its candidate lists. We've only been managing football for eight years. That Argentine football that, in this short period, has achieved some accomplishments, such as a Finalissima, two Copa América titles, and a World Cup!" he stated, defending the administration led by Tapia.
In addition to rejecting the accusations, Toviggino harshly criticized Francos's lack of knowledge about how Argentine football operates and ended his post with a sarcastic message: "I wish you a VERY HAPPY AND SAD ENDING SOON!!! Take care of the governors, since it seems they've removed you from their agenda, and let us take care of Argentine football. Anyway".
The clash once again exposes the tense relationship between the government and AFA, in a context where security, politics, and football seem to walk the same thin line.
