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Interior Football Bodies Unite in Defense of AFA Treasurer After Bullrich’s 'Mafioso' Allegation

The clash underscores a deepening rift between President Milei’s administration and Argentina’s autonomous football institutions.

Overview

  • Patricia Bullrich alleged that Toviggino sent a “mafioso” message and proposed enforcing a right of admission to exclude him from football venues.
  • Pablo Toviggino responded with a public communique defending his freedom of expression and accusing the government of authoritarian overreach.
  • The Consejo Federal condemned “avasallamiento” and “autoritarismo,” closing its statement with the slogan “Señora Bullrich, con el pueblo NO.”
  • The Liga Cordobesa de Fútbol accused the minister of “intimidación asimétrica” and reiterated its commitment to institutional autonomy and true federalism.
  • Clubs including Ben Hur, Huracán Las Heras and the Liga de Fútbol de Neuquén issued solidarity statements rejecting political interference and highlighting grassroots clubs’ social role.