Argentina and Mexico join Africa in backing FIFA’s Infantino: What to know
Summary
Argentina, Mexico, and Africa have expressed support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid controversy over a dropped plan to sell World Cup commercial rights. UEFA, Europe’s football governing body, opposes Infantino and plans to boycott FIFA events, showing a growing split in international football leadership.Key Facts
- Argentina and Mexico publicly back FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Africa’s football confederation also supported him.
- Infantino faced backlash for proposing to sell commercial rights to the World Cup and other FIFA events but later withdrew the plan.
- FIFA apologized for mistakes related to the proposal and promised to review the decision process while supporting Infantino.
- UEFA opposes Infantino and confirmed it will boycott FIFA events; UEFA member Norway even called for Infantino’s resignation.
- Mexico’s football federation supports Infantino despite its regional group CONCACAF criticizing him.
- Argentina’s football association praised Infantino’s work over the past decade but acknowledged past errors and wants to continue under his leadership.
- Africa’s Confederation of African Football, with 54 members, unanimously backs Infantino, giving him strong global support.
- The upcoming FIFA Congress in Morocco in March will be a key event, where Infantino is expected to face a leadership challenge.
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