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Renato Tapia and Christian Cueva Trade Public Shots After Critique of Peruvian Football

Cueva's rebuke to Tapia's 'hypocrisy' claim sharpened scrutiny of his new club's ownership link to FPF president Agustín Lozano.

Overview

  • In a Doble Punta interview, Tapia criticized the FPF and Liga 1, said there is hypocrisy among players, and suggested leaving the national team as a form of protest.
  • Cueva told Radio Ovación he disagreed with Tapia's timing and rejected quitting the national team as an acceptable protest, adding, "Nunca he sido hipócrita."
  • Hours later, Tapia posted on X, "Dime dónde trabajas y te diré quién eres," a message widely read as a response to Cueva.
  • Coverage noted that Cueva recently joined Juan Pablo II College, a club reported to be owned by FPF president Agustín Lozano, prompting conflict‑of‑interest questions.
  • The exchange has dominated sports media and social networks, and as of the latest reports there has been no official response from the FPF.