CONMEBOL decided on Tuesday to remove Argentina's Claudio Tapia from his seat on the decision-making FIFA council after his critical remarks about the recent Copa América tournament.
Tapia, the head of the Argentina soccer association, became an interim replacement on the 37-menber FIFA council in October 2018. He criticized the South American soccer body and the Brazilian soccer confederation in an open letter published July 3 during the Copa América in Brazil.
He said Argentina was "clearly harmed" by the Copa América's refereeing and the poor quality of the pitches after the team was eliminated 2-0 by host Brazil in the semifinals.
Tapia also complained about Ecuadorian referee Roddy Zambrano, who worked at the Brazil-Argentina clash, for not checking video review in key moments of the match.
CONMEBOL said in a statement the decision was made "because of the seriousness of the expressions publicly used by Mr. Tapia, considering his investment in the position." and announced there will be an election to fill the Argentine's position, but did not set a date.
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CONMEBOL IS A JOKE AND CENSORING MESSI FOR SPEAKING THE TRUTH SAYS IT ALL. NO VAR VS BRAZIL DENYING ARGENTINA 2 PENALTIES AND A RED FOR ARTHUR. SENT OFF FOR STANDING HIS GROUND VS CHILE