The Argentine Football Association has officially declared its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the upcoming FIFA Congress. In a statement issued from Buenos Aires, the association and its Executive Committee expressed backing for his ten years of leadership, highlighting global football development and institutional stability through transparent governance.
The federation stated that Infantino brought a deep transformation to FIFA by opening doors to all member associations and promoting the sport on every continent. The organization added that his leadership relied on statutory respect and democratic procedures, confirming it will back Infantino at the congress to help make football more inclusive.
World Cup Controversies
Infantino has served as FIFA president since 2016, when he replaced Sepp Blatter. The support from Argentina comes despite widespread criticism following the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Critics pointed to his close relationship with Donald Trump, the cancellation of a red card for United States forward Folarin Balogun, and a proposal to sell World Cup rights to private entities, leading multiple federations to demand his resignation.
