AFA's chairman Mel Stein declined to comment on Fifa's changes ahead of those two meetings.

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But the 48-year-old said the media had misinterpreted his comments about meeting Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona.

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Sources indicate that Pistole briefed AFA President Veda Shook and Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association.

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"After negotiations with Barca, we have come to the conclusion we must take care of Messi, " said an AFA spokesman.

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As reported here, AFA Foods Inc. sought bankruptcy protection in April due to the pink slime controversy and Beef Products Inc. suspended production at three plants in March.

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Under AFA a court can fine an organization that it has already found guilty of a felony that resulted in either a pecuniary loss to the defendant or a pecuniary loss to another.

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Maradona was appointed by the AFA in November 2008, but four defeats in his 10 games in charge have left Argentina in fifth place in the South American qualifying group with two games to play.

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There are over 400 agents in England and the body representing them - the Association of Football Agents (AFA) - is due to discuss the issue at its board meeting on Tuesday and its general meeting on Wednesday.

BBC: Fifa to 'axe licensed agent rule'