Cabinet Chief Aníbal Fernández said that the government “has nothing to do” with the continuation or not of Julio Humberto Grondona as head of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), and noted that the only relation between the Executive power and the AFA is the "Fútbol Para Todos" broadcasting programme.
The head of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Julio Humberto Grondona, came up to stage and threw some stinger darts to coach Sergio Batista claiming that Wednesday's 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Nigeria had threatened the country's reputation.
The head of the Argentine Football Association, Julio Grondona, ratified that the football reorganization plan to unify the country’s first- and second-tiers into one league “exists and will be debated by the Clubs Assembly” on October 18.
Forward Lionel Messi harshly criticized the decision of the Argentina Football Association (AFA) to cancel de friendly match against Romania that was going to be held in August after Sergio Batista was removed from his post, and added that it may damage the national football team’s status.
Almost 300 football fans protested against the head of the Argentine Football Association, Julio Grondona, although he had announced the suspension of the new tournament that joined the Top division with the National B.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) allowed yesterday the clubs to receive away fans in the four promotion divisions. Each club will have the last decision after consulting with their local Security Board.
Businessman Carlos Avila pressed charges against the head of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Julio Grondona, over an alleged case of “money laundering” and “fraudulent administration.”
Adidas launched the new shirt of Argentina’s national football team with which they will play at the América Cup. The presentation was made via Facebook and counted with the presence of the head the Argentine Football Association (AFA) Julio Humberto Grondona and striker Lionel Messi.
BuenosAiresHerald.com Deputy Editor Adrian Bono hosts a new episode of Trending Now, where he explores some of the most talked-about topics on Twitter in Argentina. Featuring this week: #AFA, #MAXIMA, #AMIA and #GANANCIAS.