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Argentine Football Association denies US detained its president

The Argentine Football Association says its president Claudio Tapia was not detained at a US airport following the 2026 World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's top football officials on Wednesday firmly denied reports that their federation's president and treasurer were detained and questioned upon leaving the United States after the World Cup final.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) did, however, acknowledge a US investigation into a third party with links to the association.

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