Claudio Tapia was elected as representative of Conmebol before the FIFA Council

The members of Advice of the South American Football Confederation The appointment of the Argentine voted unanimously, with the exception of the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) that was absent despite the call.

The head of the AFA thanked his designation through a message on his social networks where he expressed his happiness for recognition.

“Very happy to communicate that from today I return to be a representative of the South American Football Confederation before the FIFA Council. It is really an honor to have this opportunity and a lot of value, not only because of what the Argentina’s representativeness again in the maximum institutionbut also to continue working for the Growth of our beloved South American football. “

In that line, he especially mentioned the president of the CONMEBOL Already all who voted for him: “Thank you very much to Alejandro Domínguez and all my council partners for giving me the confidence to occupy this important position,” Tapia said.

The “Chiqui” had already held this position shortly after assuming the presidency of the AFA, replacing the Uruguayan Wilmar Valdez. In principle, your appointment will last until the CBF normalize your situation and He elected his next president for the 2025-2029 period.

For their part, from the AFA they stood out: “Once again, this prestigious association, through the enormous work of management and institutional recognition to its presidenthe is at the most important table in world football, ”he said.

The good relationship of the “Chiqui” Tapia with Gianni Infantino

The “Chiqui” maintains a close relationship with the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, after long years of joint work.

The link intensified after the Argentine visit to the FIFA headquarters in Zurich prior to the beginning of the U-20 2023 World Cup that was later carried out in the country.