Argentina's World Cup squad coach Jorge Sampoli has been accused of sexual misconduct.
The allegations forced FA president to go public to deny rumors that might have a negative impact on the team's performance.
This is after Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by battling Iceland on Saturday.
AFA chief Claudio Tapia felt he had to speak out about continuing whispers that Sampaoli has been harassing a married female employee of the association.
“Every day something happens that is designed to hurt. I really believe in the honesty of our coach in this case. I know what kind of person he is and I am not going to stop supporting him. The person who this is supposed to have happened to has children and a husband, but people do not think about the damage these lies are causing," said Tapia.
Sampaoli became Argentina coach a year ago after leaving La Liga side Sevilla.
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