Barracas Central’s journey from playing in Argentina’s fourth division to a leading position in the top flight has been remarkable. However, the club’s rapid ascent has created controversy, with opposition fans alleging refereeing favouritism thanks to its close ties to power.
The humble team from the Barracas neighbourhood in Buenos Aires has evolved under the leadership of Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia, who served as its president from 2001 to 2020 and has been the successful head of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) since 2017.
Tapia holds unquestioned authority in the land of Diego Maradona – he is celebrated for guiding the national team, led by Lionel Messi, through its most successful era, winning th
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