the Association of Argentine Press Entities (ADEPA) He expressed concern about “the growth of strategies and actions taken by sports leaders that can have their own purpose or impact.” – Intimidating and silencing journalists and media outlets“.
ADEPA specifically referred to the fact that in recent weeks “They have increased” letter documents, Threats of legal action, Multi-million dollar lawsuits and media campaigns against journalists.
The press corps stated that this type of intimidation against journalists is due to the information that is published “In matters of public interest that relate to the authorities of the Argentine Football Association.”
They stated in the statement that among those who were subjected to pressure were journalists Alejandro Alvi, Esteban Trebuk, Jonathan Vialli, Maria O’Donnell, Mario PergoliniAnd other colleagues.
ADEPA is concerned about the pressure put on journalists by sports leaders ➡️ https://t.co/sb8olBccx1
– Adeba (@Adepargentina) December 4, 2025
“These actions come from the authorities of the Argentine Football Association, including its president Claudio “Czech” Tapia, And its treasurer Pablo Toviginoas well as their associated lawyers,” ADEPA highlighted.
The entity, along with other international journalistic organizations, confirmed that “these practices (which include Abusive compensation claims, called “SLAPPs”) They seek to intimidate journalists, Condition of journalistic workdiscouraging investigations and Strengthening self-monitoring“.
They added, “The same goals are pursued by media campaigns and social media networks against journalists who address these issues.”
Finally, ADEPA emphasized that access to information of public interest is a right of citizens, and requires it Journalists can work without pressure or threats of arbitrary litigation and intimidation.
“Freedom of expression needs professionals who can investigate and report without fear of reprisal,” they concluded.